1978 Nissan Skyline vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 30 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. Both 1978 Nissan Skyline and 2008 Toyota Condor are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 256 kg more than 1978 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 Nissan Skyline (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Nissan Skyline | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Skyline | Condor |
Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 163 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |