1979 Nissan Skyline vs. 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 70 kg more than 1979 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, 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Skyline. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Nissan Skyline | 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Skyline | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |