2007 BMW Alpina vs. 1974 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 2007 BMW Alpina is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Alpina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 391 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Fairlady. (109 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 980 kg more than 1974 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 Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Fairlady. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 1974 Nissan Fairlady | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | Alpina | Fairlady |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 109 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2310 mm |
