1971 Holden Torana vs. 1972 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1972 Nissan Skyline is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Torana would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Skyline (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1971 Holden Torana. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 125 kg more than 1971 Holden Torana. 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, 1972 Nissan Skyline (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Torana. (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Torana | 1972 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Torana | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
