1992 Alpina B 12 vs. 1969 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1992 Alpina B 12 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 799 kg more than 1969 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. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. (175 Nm). This means 1992 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpina B 12 | 1969 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Alpina | Nissan |
Model | B 12 | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1992 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 109 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 175 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2310 mm |