2003 Chevrolet SSR vs. 1985 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 5,316 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet SSR (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet SSR weights approximately 1104 kg more than 1985 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 Chevrolet SSR (449 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Skyline. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet SSR | 1985 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | SSR | Skyline |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5316 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 449 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2154 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |
