1949 Fiat 500 vs. 1980 Nissan Bluebird

To start off, 1980 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Bluebird (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1949 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1949 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 735 kg more than 1949 Fiat 500. 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. 1980 Nissan Bluebird has automatic transmission and 1949 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1949 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Nissan Bluebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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