1977 Chrysler Avenger vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline
To start off, both 1977 Chrysler Avenger and 1977 Nissan Skyline were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Skyline (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1977 Chrysler Avenger. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1977 Chrysler Avenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 290 kg more than 1977 Chrysler Avenger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Nissan Skyline (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chrysler Avenger. (124 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chrysler Avenger. 1977 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1977 Chrysler Avenger has manual transmission. 1977 Chrysler Avenger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chrysler Avenger | 1977 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | Avenger | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2620 mm |
