1967 Maserati Mexico vs. 1972 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1972 Nissan Skyline is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Maserati Mexico (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Skyline. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Maserati Mexico weights approximately 470 kg more than 1972 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, 1967 Maserati Mexico (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Skyline. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Maserati Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Skyline.
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1967 Maserati Mexico | 1972 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | Mexico | Skyline |
Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2520 mm |