1984 Nissan Sunny vs. 1970 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 1984 Nissan Sunny is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,486 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Skyline (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 120 kg more than 1984 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 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 1970 Nissan Skyline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Sunny, 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, both vehicles can yield 122 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

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