2003 AC Aceca vs. 1978 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2003 AC Aceca is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 AC Aceca weights approximately 320 kg more than 1978 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, 2003 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Aceca | 1978 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Aceca | Skyline |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| 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 |
