2006 Honda CR-V vs. 1969 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda CR-V (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 995 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.
Because 1969 Nissan Fairlady is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Nissan Fairlady. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda CR-V (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Fairlady. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda CR-V | 1969 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | CR-V | Fairlady |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2310 mm |