2006 Lancia Musa vs. 1972 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 2006 Lancia Musa is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Fairlady (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Lancia Musa. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 2006 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lancia Musa weights approximately 235 kg more than 1972 Nissan Fairlady.
Because 1972 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 1972 Nissan Fairlady. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Lancia Musa, 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, 1972 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lancia Musa. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lancia Musa.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lancia Musa | 1972 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Musa | Fairlady |
Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2310 mm |