2001 Mazda B4000 vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2001 Mazda B4000 is newer by 20 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda B4000 (207 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda B4000 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda B4000 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1981 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, 2001 Mazda B4000 (324 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (149 Nm). This means 2001 Mazda B4000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline. 1981 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 2001 Mazda B4000 has manual transmission. 2001 Mazda B4000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mazda B4000 | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | B4000 | Skyline |
Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 149 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2620 mm |