1994 Buick LeSabre vs. 1970 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1994 Buick LeSabre is newer by 24 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick LeSabre (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Fairlady. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 555 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.
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, 1994 Buick LeSabre, 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, 1994 Buick LeSabre (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Fairlady. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Buick LeSabre | 1970 Nissan Fairlady | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | LeSabre | Fairlady |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2310 mm |
