1969 BMW 1600 vs. 1972 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1972 Nissan Fairlady is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 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 11 more horse power than 1969 BMW 1600. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1969 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 BMW 1600 weights approximately 1 kg more than 1972 Nissan Fairlady.
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, 1972 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 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 1969 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1969 BMW 1600 | 1972 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 1600 | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1969 | 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 | 98 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 996 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 |