1975 Dodge Aspen vs. 1973 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1975 Dodge Aspen is newer by 2 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Dodge Aspen (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Fairlady. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 600 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.
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, 1975 Dodge Aspen (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Fairlady. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1975 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Dodge Aspen | 1973 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Aspen | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1975 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2310 mm |