1969 Nissan Fairlady vs. 1978 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1978 Toyota Starlet is newer by 9 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 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Fairlady weights approximately 348 kg more than 1978 Toyota Starlet.
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:
1969 Nissan Fairlady | 1978 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Fairlady | Starlet |
Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 696 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2310 mm |