1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1980 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 16 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 329 kg more than 1980 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Skyline. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1980 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | Skyline |
Year Released | 1996 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |