1973 Mazda RX-2 vs. 1972 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1973 Mazda RX-2 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 2,292 cc, 1973 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Fairlady. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan Fairlady weights approximately 35 kg more than 1973 Mazda RX-2.
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, 1972 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mazda RX-2 | 1972 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | RX-2 | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2310 mm |