1979 Honda Civic vs. 1971 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 1979 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan Skyline (89 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1979 Honda Civic. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 295 kg more than 1979 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 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 1971 Nissan Skyline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Civic, 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, 1971 Nissan Skyline (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Civic. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Civic.

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