1995 Venturi 400 vs. 1980 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1995 Venturi 400 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 44 kg more than 1995 Venturi 400.
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, 1995 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Skyline. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Skyline. 1980 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1995 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1995 Venturi 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Venturi 400 | 1980 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Venturi | Nissan |
Model | 400 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1995 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2620 mm |