1948 AC 2-Litre vs. 1983 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1983 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Bluebird (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1948 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 190 kg more than 1983 Nissan Bluebird.
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, 1983 Nissan Bluebird (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 AC 2-Litre. 1983 Nissan Bluebird has automatic transmission and 1948 AC 2-Litre has manual transmission. 1948 AC 2-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Nissan Bluebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 AC 2-Litre | 1983 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | AC | Nissan |
Model | 2-Litre | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1948 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2530 mm |