1967 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1973 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1973 Nissan Fairlady is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Cadillac Brougham (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Fairlady. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1973 Nissan Fairlady. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Cadillac Brougham | 1973 Nissan Fairlady | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Brougham | Fairlady |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7029 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2145 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3390 mm | 2310 mm |
