1990 Lexus LS vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1990 Lexus LS is newer by 13 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 3,968 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lexus LS (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lexus LS weights approximately 770 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, 1990 Lexus LS (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (133 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Skyline. 1990 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 1977 Nissan Skyline has manual transmission. 1977 Nissan Skyline will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Lexus LS | 1977 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Lexus | Nissan |
Model | LS | Skyline |
Year Released | 1990 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3968 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2520 mm |