2002 Honda City vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2002 Honda City is newer by 21 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 103 kg more than 2002 Honda City.
Because 1981 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 1981 Nissan Skyline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda City, 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, 1981 Nissan Skyline (133 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda City | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | City | Skyline |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
