1997 Nissan Sunny vs. 1973 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 1997 Nissan Sunny is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Skyline (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 180 kg more than 1973 Nissan Skyline.

Because 1973 Nissan Skyline is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Nissan Skyline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Sunny, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1973 Nissan Skyline (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Sunny. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Sunny.

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