1972 AMC Javelin vs. 1972 Nissan Skyline
To start off, both 1972 AMC Javelin and 1972 Nissan Skyline were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Javelin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Javelin (151 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Javelin should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Javelin weights approximately 360 kg more than 1972 Nissan Skyline. 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, 1972 AMC Javelin (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Skyline. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Javelin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Javelin | 1972 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | AMC | Nissan |
| Model | Javelin | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2650 mm |
