Nissan Skyline R32 vs Nissan Skyline R34: specs side by side
Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.
Nissan · 1989–1993
Skyline R32
- Power
- 206 kW280 PS
- Kerb mass
- 1,430 kg
Nissan · 1998–2001
Skyline R34
- Power
- 206 kW280 PS
- Kerb mass
- 1,540 kg
Version spec sheet All generations
Photo: Timmie Ahl / UnsplashAt a glance
Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.
- Performance Skyline R32 Power per tonne: 144 kW/t vs 134 kW/t
In plain words
Nissan Skyline R32 is lighter by 110 kg (1,430 kg vs 1,540 kg). Nissan Skyline R32 is the older design (from 1989); Nissan Skyline R34 arrived in 1998. On the catalog figures, the Nissan Skyline R32 is the pick for performance.
Race Stats side by side
Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.
| Stat | Skyline R32 | Skyline R34 |
|---|---|---|
| PI | A · 706 | A · 668 |
| Power | 61 | 59 |
| Grip | 72 | 57 |
| Handling | 72 | 79 |
| Top speed | 66 | 65 |
| Launch | 70 | 59 |
| Reliability | 78 | 88 |
Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race
Who wins a race?
Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.
- 1 Skyline R32RB26DETT twin-turbo six · petrol · 206 kW (280 PS) 12.92 sat 171 km/h
- 2 Skyline R34GT-R · petrol · 206 kW (280 PS) 13.97 sat 165 km/h · +1.05 s
Size and weight
| Skyline R32 | Skyline R34 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kerb weight | 1,430 kg3,153 lb | 1,540 kg3,395 lb +110 kg +243 lb +7.7% |
| Fits a standard garage? | Yes | No data |
Difference vs Skyline R32 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.
Full specifications
| Nissan Skyline R32 | Nissan Skyline R34 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Version | RB26DETT twin-turbo six · petrol · 206 kW (280 PS) | GT-R · petrol · 206 kW (280 PS) |
| Production years | 1989–1993 | 1998–2001 |
| Body | Sedan, Coupe | Coupe |
| 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. | 206 kW (280 PS) 276 hp | 206 kW (280 PS) 276 hp |
| Power, all versions | 67–206 kW (91–280 PS) 90–276 hp | 114–206 kW (155–280 PS) 153–276 hp |
| Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. | 353 Nm 260 lb-ft | 392 Nm 289 lb-ft Better |
| Power per tonne | 144 kW/t 175 hp/ton calculated Better | 134 kW/t 163 hp/ton calculated |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,568 cc · 6 cyl 2.6 l | 2,600 cc · 6 cyl 2.6 l |
| Engine code | RB26DETT | RB26DETT |
| Gearbox | No data | 6-speed manual |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 4,545 mm 178.9 in | No data |
| Width | 1,755 mm 69.1 in | No data |
| Wheelbase | No data | 2,665 mm 104.9 in |
| Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. | 1,430 kg 3,153 lb Better | 1,540 kg 3,395 lb |
These cars do not differ in the data we have.
Equal rows hidden (5): Class, Country, Power, Fuel, Engine code.
Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).