1973 Honda 1300 vs. 1969 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1973 Honda 1300 is newer by 4 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. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1973 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Fairlady weights approximately 149 kg more than 1973 Honda 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 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 1969 Nissan Fairlady. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Honda 1300, 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, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Honda 1300 | 1969 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | 1300 | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1973 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2393 cc |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2310 mm |