2007 BMW 325 vs. 1970 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Fairlady. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1970 Nissan Fairlady. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Fairlady. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 1970 Nissan Fairlady | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 325 | Fairlady |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2310 mm |
