1969 Nissan Fairlady vs. 1972 Simca 1000
To start off, 1972 Simca 1000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1000. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Fairlady weights approximately 135 kg more than 1972 Simca 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Simca 1000. (98 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Nissan Fairlady | 1972 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Nissan | Simca |
| Model | Fairlady | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2230 mm |
