1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1982 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1982 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 23 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Bluebird (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 230 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.
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, 1982 Nissan Bluebird (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 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 | 1982 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1200 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2530 mm |
