1971 Nissan Skyline vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Skyline. (136 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 780 kg more than 1971 Nissan Skyline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Skyline | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Skyline | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2740 mm |
