1971 Nissan Skyline vs. 1982 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1982 Toyota Celica is newer by 11 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 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 21 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Celica weights approximately 45 kg more than 1971 Nissan Skyline.
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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Nissan Skyline | 1982 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Skyline | Celica |
Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2620 mm |