1969 Nissan Skyline vs. 1997 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1997 Nissan Crew is newer by 28 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 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Crew weights approximately 118 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Crew.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Nissan Skyline | 1997 Nissan Crew | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Skyline | Crew |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2670 mm |
