1984 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1998 Nissan Skyline is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,569 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Skyline (271 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 700 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1998 Nissan Skyline (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 1998 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Skyline |
Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 73.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2730 mm |