2006 Cadillac STS vs. 1969 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 2006 Cadillac STS 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 3,563 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac STS (253 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac STS weights approximately 738 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 Cadillac STS (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac STS | 1969 Nissan Fairlady | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | STS | Fairlady |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3563 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2310 mm |
