1978 Nissan Skyline vs. 1979 Porsche 924
To start off, 1979 Porsche 924 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 924 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 11 kg more than 1979 Porsche 924.
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, 1979 Porsche 924 (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Skyline | 1979 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Skyline | 924 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1179 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
