1998 Honda Accord vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 17 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. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 84 kg more than 1981 Nissan Skyline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1981 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 1981 Nissan Skyline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord, 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, 1998 Honda Accord (186 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline. 1998 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1981 Nissan Skyline has manual transmission. 1981 Nissan Skyline will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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