2006 BMW 118 vs. 1969 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 2006 BMW 118 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 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 10 more horse power than 2006 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 792 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, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 118 | 1969 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 118 | Fairlady |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2310 mm |