1985 Fiat Panda vs. 1970 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1985 Fiat Panda 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Fairlady (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1985 Fiat Panda. (34 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan Fairlady weights approximately 305 kg more than 1985 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Nissan Fairlady is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Nissan Fairlady. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Fiat Panda, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat Panda. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Fiat Panda | 1970 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Panda | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2310 mm |