1972 Nissan Skyline vs. 1969 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1972 Nissan Skyline is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Skyline would be higher. Both 1972 Nissan Skyline and 1969 Nissan Skyline are equipped with a 1,989 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 135 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 2 kg more than 1972 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, both vehicles can yield 180 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1972 Nissan Skyline | 1969 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Skyline | Skyline |
Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2650 mm |