1995 Dodge Spirit vs. 1974 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1995 Dodge Spirit is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Fairlady (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1995 Dodge Spirit. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1995 Dodge Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Spirit weights approximately 259 kg more than 1974 Nissan Fairlady.
Because 1974 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 1974 Nissan Fairlady. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Spirit, 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, 1995 Dodge Spirit (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Fairlady. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Dodge Spirit | 1974 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Spirit | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2310 mm |