1975 Audi 80 vs. 1969 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1975 Audi 80 is newer by 6 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 47 more horse power than 1975 Audi 80. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1975 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Fairlady weights approximately 24 kg more than 1975 Audi 80. 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, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (198 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Audi 80. (163 Nm). This means 1969 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Audi 80 | 1969 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Audi | Nissan |
Model | 80 | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 198 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2310 mm |