1970 Daihatsu Fellow vs. 1972 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1972 Nissan Fairlady is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Daihatsu Fellow 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 71 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (38 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan Fairlady weights approximately 530 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Nissan Fairlady is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Nissan Fairlady. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (40 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Daihatsu Fellow | 1972 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
Model | Fellow | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 465 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2310 mm |