1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 1974 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin V8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (340 HP) has 255 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Skyline. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Skyline.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (542 Nm) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Skyline. (138 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Aston Martin V8 | 1974 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | V8 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 138 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |