1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1972 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Skyline. (135 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 700 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1972 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2650 mm |
