1978 Nissan Skyline vs. 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 15 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1332 kg more than 1978 Nissan Skyline. 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, 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (133 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Skyline | 1993 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Nissan | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Skyline | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2382 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3070 mm |
