1995 Nissan Serena vs. 1978 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1995 Nissan Serena is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Skyline (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Serena weights approximately 195 kg more than 1978 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1978 Nissan Skyline (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Nissan Serena | 1978 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Serena | Skyline |
Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2620 mm |