1970 Nissan Skyline vs. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,483 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Skyline (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 90 kg more than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. 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 Nissan Skyline (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. (91 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Nissan Skyline | 1971 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
Model | Skyline | Firenza |
Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1483 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2470 mm |