1975 Nissan Skyline vs. 1998 Rover 75

To start off, 1998 Rover 75 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rover 75 (150 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Skyline. (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rover 75 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1975 Nissan Skyline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 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 1975 Nissan Skyline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Rover 75, 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, 1998 Rover 75 (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Skyline.

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