1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1961 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, both 1961 Abarth 600 and 1961 Nissan Bluebird were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 600 (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1961 Nissan Bluebird. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1961 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 330 kg more than 1961 Abarth 600.
Because 1961 Nissan Bluebird is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Abarth 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 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, 1961 Nissan Bluebird (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1961 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 1961 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Abarth | Nissan |
| Model | 600 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |
