1950 Simca 8 vs. 1976 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1976 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Simca 8 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Bluebird (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1950 Simca 8. (47 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1950 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 225 kg more than 1950 Simca 8. 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, 1976 Nissan Bluebird (167 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Simca 8. (88 Nm). This means 1976 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Simca 8. 1976 Nissan Bluebird has automatic transmission and 1950 Simca 8 has manual transmission. 1950 Simca 8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Nissan Bluebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Simca 8 | 1976 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Simca | Nissan |
Model | 8 | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1950 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 167 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |