1985 BMW M6 vs. 1970 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1985 BMW M6 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Fairlady. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW M6 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1970 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, 1985 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Fairlady. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1985 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW M6 | 1970 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | M6 | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3451 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2310 mm |