1955 Rover P4 vs. 1983 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1983 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Bluebird (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1955 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1955 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rover P4 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1983 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, 1955 Rover P4 (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1955 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. 1983 Nissan Bluebird has automatic transmission and 1955 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1955 Rover P4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Nissan Bluebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Rover P4 | 1983 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Rover | Nissan |
Model | P4 | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1955 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |