1984 Nissan Skyline vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 280 kg more than 1984 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, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Skyline. (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Nissan Skyline | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Skyline | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1809 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2800 mm |
