1978 Honda Accord vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1981 Nissan Skyline is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Skyline (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 260 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1981 Nissan Skyline (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2620 mm |
