1973 Nissan Fairlady vs. 1990 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1990 Peugeot 605 is newer by 17 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. Both 1973 Nissan Fairlady and 1990 Peugeot 605 are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Peugeot 605 (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Fairlady. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1973 Nissan Fairlady. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 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 1973 Nissan Fairlady. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Peugeot 605, 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, 1990 Peugeot 605 (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Fairlady. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Nissan Fairlady | 1990 Peugeot 605 | |
Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
Model | Fairlady | 605 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2810 mm |