1978 Nissan Skyline vs. 2011 Daewoo Tocsa

To start off, 2011 Daewoo Tocsa is newer by 33 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Daewoo Tocsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Daewoo Tocsa (148 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Daewoo Tocsa should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Skyline.

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, 2011 Daewoo Tocsa, 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, 2011 Daewoo Tocsa (320 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (133 Nm). This means 2011 Daewoo Tocsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Skyline. 2011 Daewoo Tocsa 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. 2011 Daewoo Tocsa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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