Nissan Skyline C210 vs Nissan Skyline R30: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Nissan · 1977–1981
Skyline C210
- Power
- 107 kW145 PS
- Kerb mass
- -
Nissan · 1981–1985
Skyline R30
- Power
- 110 kW150 PS
- Kerb mass
- 1,130 kg
In plain words
Nissan Skyline R30 has more power: 110 kW (150 PS) against 107 kW (145 PS) for Nissan Skyline C210. Nissan Skyline C210 is the older design (from 1977); Nissan Skyline R30 arrived in 1981. Our catalog has no kerb mass for the Nissan Skyline C210 yet, so some checks above leave it out.
Full specifications
| Nissan Skyline C210 | Nissan Skyline R30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | L20ET six, turbo · petrol · 107 kW (145 PS) | FJ20E four, 16 valves · petrol · 110 kW (150 PS) |
| Production years | 1977–1981 | 1981–1985 |
| Body | Sedan, Station wagon | Sedan, Liftback |
| Class | D-segment (mid-size) | D-segment (mid-size) |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Performance | ||
| Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. | 107 kW (145 PS) 143 hp | 110 kW (150 PS) 148 hp |
| Power, all versions | 48–107 kW (65–145 PS) 64–143 hp | 77–151 kW (105–205 PS) 103–202 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 206 Nm 152 lb-ft Better | 181 Nm 133 lb-ft |
| Power per tonne | No data | 97 kW/t 118 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,998 cc · 6 cyl 2.0 l | 1,990 cc · 4 cyl 2.0 l |
| Engine code | L20ET | FJ20E |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | No data | 1,130 kg 2,491 lb |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (4): Class, Country, Fuel, Drive.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).