1980 Buick Century vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1981 Nissan Skyline is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Century would be higher. At 4,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Century weights approximately 380 kg more than 1981 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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Century | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Century | Skyline |
Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4936 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 93 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |