1971 Nissan Skyline vs. 1996 Opel Vectra

To start off, 1996 Opel Vectra is newer by 25 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 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Vectra (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Skyline. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Opel Vectra weights approximately 195 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.

Because 1971 Nissan Skyline is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Nissan Skyline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Opel Vectra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Opel Vectra (168 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Skyline. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Skyline.

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