1980 Mitsubishi Sapporo vs. 1973 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Sapporo is newer by 7 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 60 kg more than 1973 Nissan Fairlady.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Mitsubishi Sapporo | 1973 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
Model | Sapporo | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1980 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 109 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |