1999 AC Aceca vs. 1979 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 20 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (322 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Aceca weights approximately 320 kg more than 1979 Nissan Skyline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 AC Aceca (532 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Skyline. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Skyline. 1979 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1999 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 1999 AC Aceca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 1979 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Aceca | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 532 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2620 mm |
