1970 Nissan Skyline vs. 1984 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1984 Nissan Leopard is newer by 14 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Leopard (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Skyline. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Leopard should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 15 kg more than 1970 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 Nissan Skyline (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Leopard. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Nissan Skyline | 1984 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Skyline | Leopard |
Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2630 mm |