1974 Nissan Skyline vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Skyline. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Skyline.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Nissan Skyline. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Skyline. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Nissan Skyline | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Skyline | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3431 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
