1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1972 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1972 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,428 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Bluebird (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 30 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Nissan Bluebird (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 1972 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1200 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1428 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2430 mm |
