1978 Nissan Skyline vs. 2009 Renault Thalia

To start off, 2009 Renault Thalia is newer by 31 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, 2009 Renault Thalia (97 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Thalia should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 50 kg more than 2009 Renault Thalia.

Because 1978 Nissan Skyline is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Nissan Skyline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Renault Thalia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Thalia. (127 Nm). This means 1978 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Thalia. 2009 Renault Thalia has automatic transmission and 1978 Nissan Skyline has manual transmission. 1978 Nissan Skyline will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Renault Thalia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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