1998 Isuzu Hombre vs. 1979 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1998 Isuzu Hombre is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Isuzu Hombre 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 Isuzu Hombre (190 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Skyline. (162 Nm). This means 1998 Isuzu Hombre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Isuzu Hombre | 1979 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Isuzu | Nissan |
| Model | Hombre | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 106 HP |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |
