1973 Chrysler Centura vs. 1972 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1973 Chrysler Centura is newer by 1 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Centura (118 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Fairlady. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Centura should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Centura weights approximately 121 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.
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, both vehicles can yield 175 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Centura | 1972 Nissan Fairlady | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | Centura | Fairlady |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1981 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2310 mm |
