1977 Nissan Skyline vs. 1978 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1978 Nissan Skyline is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Skyline would be higher. Both 1977 Nissan Skyline and 1978 Nissan Skyline are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Skyline (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1978 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 Nissan Skyline (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Nissan Skyline | 1978 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Skyline | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |
