1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 1978 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1997 Bentley Turbo is newer by 19 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Turbo (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1205 kg more than 1978 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, 1997 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 637 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Turbo | 1978 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Bentley | Nissan |
Model | Turbo | Skyline |
Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 800 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2620 mm |