1999 Lotus GT 1 vs. 1971 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1999 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 28 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 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 437 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Skyline. (136 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 70 kg more than 1999 Lotus GT 1.
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, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (390 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus GT 1 | 1971 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | GT 1 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 573 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2650 mm |
