1998 Holden Clubsport vs. 1985 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1998 Holden Clubsport is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Holden Clubsport is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1998 Holden Clubsport (583 Nm) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Skyline. (149 Nm). This means 1998 Holden Clubsport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Skyline. 1985 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1998 Holden Clubsport has manual transmission. 1998 Holden Clubsport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Holden Clubsport | 1985 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Clubsport | Skyline |
Year Released | 1998 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 93 HP |
Torque | 583 Nm | 149 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |