1978 Nissan Skyline vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1982 Toyota Starlet is newer by 4 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Skyline (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (55 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 276 kg more than 1982 Toyota Starlet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Nissan Skyline (133 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (84 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Nissan Skyline | 1982 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Skyline | Starlet |
Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |