1971 Nissan Skyline vs. 1969 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1971 Nissan Skyline is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan Skyline (136 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 540 kg more than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. 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, 1971 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Nissan Skyline | 1969 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Skyline | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2010 mm |