1978 Lada 1600 vs. 1973 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1978 Lada 1600 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Skyline (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1978 Lada 1600. (78 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1978 Lada 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lada 1600 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Nissan Skyline (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1600. (122 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Lada 1600 | 1973 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Lada | Nissan |
Model | 1600 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2520 mm |