Japan vs Japan — 1965 vs 1962
| Skyline GT S54 | Skyline Sport Coupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 105 hp | 94 hp |
| Torque | 116 lb-ft | 108 lb-ft |
| Engine Size | 1,988 cc | 1,862 cc |
| 0-60 mph | 11.5 sec | 13.5 sec |
| Top Speed | 103 mph | 103 mph |
| Weight | 2,315 lbs | 2,315 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 2,590 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Length | 4,395 mm | 4,280 mm |
| Units Produced | 1,945 | 60 |
| Value (Excellent) | $95,000 | $500,000 |
| Collectibility | 9/10 | 10/10 |
| Rarity | 8/10 | 10/10 |
It's a closely fought contest. The 1965 Prince Skyline GT S54 brings more power, quicker acceleration, better value to the table, and the 1962 Prince Skyline Sport Coupe answers with greater rarity, stronger collectibility. Both are excellent machines that reward their owners in different ways — there's no wrong answer here.
Few model names carry as much weight as the Prince Skyline GT. The 1965 and 1962 iterations represent different chapters in this storied nameplate's history, each reflecting the priorities and technologies of its era. On paper, the two are remarkably close in power output, with the 1965 Prince Skyline GT S54 producing 105 hp and the 1962 Prince Skyline Sport Coupe delivering 94 hp. Under the hood, the contrast is notable: the Prince Skyline GT uses a Inline-6 SOHC displacing 1,988 cc, while the Prince Skyline Sport relies on a Inline-4 SOHC with 1,862 cc. In the sprint to 60 mph, the 1965 Prince Skyline GT S54 edges ahead at 11.5 seconds versus 13.5 seconds. Rarity plays a significant role here — with only 60 units built, the 1962 Prince Skyline Sport Coupe is considerably scarcer than the Prince Skyline GT's 1,945 examples. On the collector market, the 1962 Prince Skyline Sport Coupe commands a significant premium over the 1965 Prince Skyline GT S54, reflecting differences in prestige and rarity.