1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 1963 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1963 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Land Rover A 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Land Rover A 109 (67 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 should accelerate faster than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1963 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, 1961 Land Rover A 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1961 Land Rover A 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Land Rover A 109 | 1963 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | A 109 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2390 mm |
