1985 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1978 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mazda RX-7 (165 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 278 kg more than 1985 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1985 Mazda RX-7 (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Mazda RX-7 | 1978 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | RX-7 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2620 mm |