1985 Porsche 928 vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1985 Porsche 928 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 928 weights approximately 364 kg more than 1977 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, 1985 Porsche 928 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Skyline. 1977 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1985 Porsche 928 has manual transmission. 1985 Porsche 928 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Porsche 928 | 1977 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Porsche | Nissan |
| Model | 928 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
