2001 Honda Fit vs. 1984 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 2001 Honda Fit is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Skyline (93 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2001 Honda Fit. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 60 kg more than 2001 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1984 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 1984 Nissan Skyline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Fit, 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, 1984 Nissan Skyline (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Fit.

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