1968 Dodge Polara vs. 1970 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1970 Nissan Skyline is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Polara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Polara would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Polara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Polara (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Skyline. (135 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Polara should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Polara weights approximately 360 kg more than 1970 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, 1968 Dodge Polara (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Polara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Dodge Polara | 1970 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Polara | Skyline |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2650 mm |