1993 Honda Civic Del Sol vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol is newer by 16 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol (102 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol weights approximately 138 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.

Because 1977 Nissan Skyline is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Nissan Skyline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1977 Nissan Skyline (138 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol. (133 Nm). This means 1977 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Civic Del Sol.

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