2007 BMW 523 vs. 1972 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 35 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 523 (175 HP) has 66 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Fairlady. (109 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 523 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1972 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, 2007 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Fairlady. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 523 | 1972 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 523 | Fairlady |
Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | 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 | 175 HP | 109 HP |
Torque | 230 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2310 mm |