1998 Nissan Silvia vs. 1978 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1998 Nissan Silvia is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Skyline would be higher. Both 1998 Nissan Silvia and 1978 Nissan Skyline are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Skyline.
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 Nissan Silvia (271 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (163 Nm). This means 1998 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Nissan Silvia | 1978 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Silvia | Skyline |
Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 163 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2620 mm |