1970 Nissan Skyline vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2012 Toyota Hilux is newer by 42 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 (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Hilux (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Skyline. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 704 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, 2012 Toyota Hilux (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Skyline. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Nissan Skyline | 2012 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Skyline | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1483 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3090 mm |
