1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 1970 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1997 Bentley Turbo is newer by 27 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Turbo (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Fairlady. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1400 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.
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, 1997 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 625 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Fairlady. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Turbo | 1970 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Bentley | Nissan |
Model | Turbo | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1997 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 800 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2310 mm |