1969 Nissan Skyline vs. 1993 TVR Chimaera

To start off, 1993 TVR Chimaera is newer by 24 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 TVR Chimaera (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Skyline. (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 97 kg more than 1993 TVR Chimaera.

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, 1993 TVR Chimaera (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1993 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Skyline.

Compare all specifications: