1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1973 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1990 Fiat Tempra is newer by 17 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. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Fairlady (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Fiat Tempra weights approximately 103 kg more than 1973 Nissan Fairlady.
Because 1973 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 1973 Nissan Fairlady. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Tempra, 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, 1973 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (130 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Tempra | 1973 Nissan Fairlady | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Tempra | Fairlady |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2310 mm |
