1971 Nissan Skyline vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 37 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 1,998 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 326 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Skyline | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Skyline | Condor |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2660 mm |
