1980 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 1978 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 2 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mitsubishi Sapporo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 5 kg more than 1978 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.
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1980 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 1978 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
Model | Sapporo | Skyline |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |