2002 BMW 330 vs. 1969 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1969 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, 2002 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 1969 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 330 | Fairlady |
Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2310 mm |