1958 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1980 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1980 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 80 kg more than 1980 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, 1958 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. (132 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. 1980 Nissan Bluebird has automatic transmission and 1958 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1958 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Nissan Bluebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Lancia Aurelia | 1980 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Aurelia | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2530 mm |