1985 Nissan Skyline vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1985 Nissan Skyline is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Skyline (93 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 95 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina. 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, 1985 Nissan Skyline (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Nissan Skyline | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Skyline | Carina |
Year Released | 1985 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1809 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |