1956 Austin A 35 vs. 1983 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1983 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 35 would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Bluebird (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 381 kg more than 1956 Austin A 35. 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, 1983 Nissan Bluebird (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 35. 1983 Nissan Bluebird has automatic transmission and 1956 Austin A 35 has manual transmission. 1956 Austin A 35 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:
1956 Austin A 35 | 1983 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | A 35 | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1956 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 946 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 749 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2530 mm |