1980 Nissan Silvia vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1980 Nissan Silvia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 30 kg more than 1977 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, 1980 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Nissan Silvia | 1977 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Silvia | Skyline |
Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |