2002 BMW 318 vs. 1969 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 33 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 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 426 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, 2002 BMW 318 (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 318 | 1969 Nissan Fairlady | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 318 | Fairlady |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |
