1970 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1971 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1971 Nissan Skyline is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 428 kg more than 1971 Nissan Skyline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Skyline. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Camaro | 1971 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Camaro | Skyline |
Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5025 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |