1983 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1978 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1983 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 5 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 2,292 cc, 1983 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Skyline (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1983 Mazda RX-7. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1983 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 130 kg more than 1983 Mazda RX-7. 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, 1978 Nissan Skyline (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Mazda RX-7 | 1978 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | RX-7 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2620 mm |