1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1972 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1972 Nissan Fairlady is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Fairlady (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan Fairlady weights approximately 5 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1972 Nissan Fairlady | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 1600 | Fairlady |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2310 mm |
