2006 Alpina B3 vs. 1969 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 2006 Alpina B3 is newer by 37 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 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alpina B3 weights approximately 406 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, 2006 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alpina B3 | 1969 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Alpina | Nissan |
Model | B3 | Fairlady |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |