1978 Holden Sunbird vs. 1975 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1978 Holden Sunbird is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1978 Holden Sunbird. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden Sunbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden Sunbird weights approximately 15 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Holden Sunbird. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Holden Sunbird.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Holden Sunbird | 1975 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Sunbird | Skyline |
Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2620 mm |