1956 AC Aceca-Bristol vs. 1968 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1968 Nissan Skyline is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 125 kg more than 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol.
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, 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan Skyline. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1956 AC Aceca-Bristol | 1968 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | AC | Nissan |
Model | Aceca-Bristol | Skyline |
Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2650 mm |