1952 Morris Six vs. 1973 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1973 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Bluebird (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1952 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1952 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Morris Six weights approximately 265 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Nissan Bluebird (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morris Six. (134 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Morris Six | 1973 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Morris | Nissan |
Model | Six | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1952 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2215 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |