1998 Honda Civic vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1998 Honda Civic is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 20 kg more than 1998 Honda Civic.
Because 1977 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 1977 Nissan Skyline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Civic, 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 Civic (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Civic | 1977 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Skyline |
Year Released | 1998 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1834 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2620 mm |