1973 Nissan Fairlady vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 39 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 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A5 (261 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Fairlady. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 765 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 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Nissan Fairlady. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Audi A5 (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Fairlady. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Fairlady | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Nissan | Audi |
| Model | Fairlady | A5 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2751 mm |
