2005 Holden Caprice vs. 1984 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2005 Holden Caprice is newer by 21 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2005 Holden Caprice (502 Nm) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Skyline. (150 Nm). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Holden Caprice | 1984 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Caprice | Skyline |
Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 93 HP |
Torque | 502 Nm | 150 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |