1969 Nissan Skyline vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1970 Porsche 914 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,677 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Skyline. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 55 kg more than 1970 Porsche 914.
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, 1970 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Skyline. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Nissan Skyline | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Skyline | 914 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1483 cc | 1677 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2460 mm |
