1975 Nissan Skyline vs. 1984 Nissan Stanza

To start off, 1984 Nissan Stanza is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Stanza. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 263 kg more than 1984 Nissan Stanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 Nissan Skyline is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Nissan Skyline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Stanza, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Stanza. (130 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Stanza.

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