1953 Fiat 1100 vs. 1984 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1984 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Bluebird (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (52 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 304 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1100. 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, 1984 Nissan Bluebird (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100. 1984 Nissan Bluebird has automatic transmission and 1953 Fiat 1100 has manual transmission. 1953 Fiat 1100 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:
1953 Fiat 1100 | 1984 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 1100 | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1953 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1088 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2530 mm |