1994 Land Rover Defender vs. 1982 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1994 Land Rover Defender is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,501 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Land Rover Defender (182 HP) has 89 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Skyline.
Because 1994 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Nissan Skyline. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Defender 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, 1994 Land Rover Defender (312 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Skyline. (149 Nm). This means 1994 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Skyline. 1982 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1994 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 1994 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1994 Land Rover Defender | 1982 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Defender | Skyline |
Year Released | 1994 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 93 HP |
Torque | 312 Nm | 149 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2620 mm |