1980 Nissan Skyline vs. 1980 Triumph TR7
To start off, both 1980 Nissan Skyline and 1980 Triumph TR7 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Triumph TR7 (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1980 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. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Triumph TR7 (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Skyline. (133 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Nissan Skyline | 1980 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Nissan | Triumph |
| Model | Skyline | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2170 mm |
