1983 Nissan Skyline vs. 1980 Porsche 924
To start off, 1983 Nissan Skyline is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 924 (174 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Porsche 924 weights approximately 129 kg more than 1983 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 Porsche 924 (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Skyline. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Nissan Skyline | 1980 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Skyline | 924 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1809 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1179 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
