1959 Fiat 600 vs. 1960 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1960 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Nissan Bluebird (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 175 kg more than 1959 Fiat 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Nissan Bluebird is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Fiat 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Nissan Bluebird will offer significantly more control. 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, 1960 Nissan Bluebird (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 600 | 1960 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 600 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |
