1973 Nissan Fairlady vs. 1976 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1976 Volkswagen 1302 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Fairlady (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1976 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1976 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Fairlady weights approximately 239 kg more than 1976 Volkswagen 1302. 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, 1973 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volkswagen 1302. (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volkswagen 1302.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Nissan Fairlady | 1976 Volkswagen 1302 | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Fairlady | 1302 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 756 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |