1968 Nissan Skyline vs. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 296 kg more than 1968 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, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan Skyline. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Nissan Skyline | 1987 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
| Model | Skyline | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2740 mm |
