1969 Nissan Skyline vs. 1978 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1978 Toyota Crown is newer by 9 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 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Crown weights approximately 228 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 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Nissan Skyline | 1978 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Skyline | Crown |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2700 mm |
