1990 Mazda 626 vs. 1973 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1990 Mazda 626 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 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mazda 626 (116 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Fairlady. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda 626 weights approximately 310 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.
Because 1990 Mazda 626 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Nissan Fairlady. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Mazda 626 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Mazda 626 (184 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Fairlady. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mazda 626 | 1973 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | 626 | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2184 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2310 mm |