1971 Holden Torana vs. 1983 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1983 Nissan Skyline is newer by 12 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 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Torana (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 10 kg more than 1971 Holden Torana.
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, 1971 Holden Torana (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Skyline. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Skyline. 1983 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1971 Holden Torana has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Torana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Torana | 1983 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Torana | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2834 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2620 mm |
