1996 Dodge Ram vs. 1971 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1996 Dodge Ram is newer by 25 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 5,200 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Ram weights approximately 82 kg more than 1971 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1996 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Skyline. (122 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Ram | 1971 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Ram | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5200 cc | 1483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3530 mm | 2500 mm |
