1996 Dodge Ram vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1996 Dodge Ram is newer by 15 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 132 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
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 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (170 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline. 1981 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1996 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 1996 Dodge Ram 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:
1996 Dodge Ram | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Ram | Skyline |
Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 447 Nm | 170 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1218 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2620 mm |