1959 Jaguar XK vs. 1970 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1970 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 568 kg more than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Jaguar XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 1970 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XK | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2430 mm |
