1972 Nissan Fairlady vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Fairlady. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord weights approximately 619 kg more than 1972 Nissan Fairlady. 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, 2010 Honda Accord, 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, 2010 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Fairlady. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Nissan Fairlady | 2010 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Fairlady | Accord |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2799 mm |
