1977 Nissan Skyline vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 31 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 1,998 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 466 kg more than 1977 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, 2008 Toyota Condor (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Nissan Skyline | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Skyline | Condor |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
