1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1984 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1984 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Austin A 110 (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Bluebird. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 841 kg more than 1984 Nissan Bluebird. 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, 1951 Austin A 110 (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Bluebird. (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Bluebird. 1984 Nissan Bluebird has automatic transmission and 1951 Austin A 110 has manual transmission. 1951 Austin A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Bluebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 110 | 1984 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Austin | Nissan |
| Model | A 110 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2530 mm |
