1977 Nissan Skyline vs. 2009 Kia Venga

To start off, 2009 Kia Venga is newer by 32 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 (6 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Skyline (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Venga weights approximately 63 kg more than 1977 Nissan Skyline.

Because 1977 Nissan Skyline is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Nissan Skyline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Venga, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Venga. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Venga.

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