1969 Nissan Skyline vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, both 1969 Nissan Skyline and 1969 Toyota Century were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Century weights approximately 582 kg more than 1969 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1969 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Nissan Skyline | 1969 Toyota Century | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Skyline | Century |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2870 mm |