1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II vs. 1983 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II (215 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1983 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, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II (440 Nm @ 1450 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Skyline. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II | 1983 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Nissan |
| Model | Silver Spirit II | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1450 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2620 mm |
