1977 Nissan Skyline vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 30 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. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Quantum (149 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Quantum should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 990 kg more than 1977 Nissan Skyline. 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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (133 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Nissan Skyline | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Skyline | Quantum |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3120 mm |
