1983 Donkervoort S7 vs. 1980 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1983 Donkervoort S7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Skyline would be higher. Both 1983 Donkervoort S7 and 1980 Nissan Skyline are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Donkervoort S7 (110 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Donkervoort S7 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, 1983 Donkervoort S7 (163 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Skyline. (162 Nm). This means 1983 Donkervoort S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Skyline. 1983 Donkervoort S7 has automatic transmission and 1980 Nissan Skyline has manual transmission. 1980 Nissan Skyline will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Donkervoort S7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Donkervoort S7 | 1980 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Nissan |
| Model | S7 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 106 HP |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1380 mm |
