1999 Honda Today vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 1999 Honda Today is newer by 18 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 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Skyline (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 480 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1999 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Nissan Skyline. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1981 Nissan Skyline (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today.

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