1995 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1971 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan Skyline (136 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 843 kg more than 1971 Nissan Skyline.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Nissan Skyline. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Land Rover Discovery | 1971 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | Discovery | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1963 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2650 mm |
