2012 Land Rover LR4 vs. 1978 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1358 kg more than 1978 Nissan Skyline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Nissan Skyline. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Land Rover LR4 | 1978 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | LR4 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 508 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2548 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4829 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1915 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1882 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2885 mm | 2620 mm |
