2007 Honda CR-V vs. 1970 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Fairlady. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 567 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.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Nissan Fairlady. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda CR-V (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Fairlady. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda CR-V | 1970 Nissan Fairlady | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | CR-V | Fairlady |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1562 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2310 mm |
