1978 Mazda 626 vs. 1972 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Skyline (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 626 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1972 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, 1978 Mazda 626 (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Skyline. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda 626 | 1972 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | 626 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |