1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 295 kg more than 1981 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline. 1981 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1993 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2620 mm |
