2005 BMW 740 vs. 1969 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 36 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 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (317 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 851 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, 2005 BMW 740 (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 740 | 1969 Nissan Fairlady | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 740 | Fairlady |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2310 mm |
