1981 Nissan Skyline vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 1981 Nissan Skyline is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1981 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, 1964 Rover P5 (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (133 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1964 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline. 1964 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1981 Nissan Skyline has manual transmission. 1981 Nissan Skyline will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Skyline | 1964 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Nissan | Rover |
| Model | Skyline | P5 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2820 mm |
