1984 Nissan Skyline vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 28 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 905 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.
Because 1984 Nissan Skyline is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Nissan Skyline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Skyline. (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Skyline. 2012 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 1984 Nissan Skyline has manual transmission. 1984 Nissan Skyline will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Nissan Skyline | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Skyline | Sienna |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1809 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1765 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3030 mm |