1969 Lotus Seven vs. 1971 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1971 Nissan Skyline is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan Skyline (136 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Seven. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 544 kg more than 1969 Lotus Seven. 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, 1971 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1971 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Seven | 1971 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Seven | Skyline |
Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 180 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2650 mm |