1963 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1963 Peugeot 404
To start off, both 1963 Nissan Bluebird and 1963 Peugeot 404 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Peugeot 404 (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 105 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, 1963 Peugeot 404 (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Nissan Bluebird | 1963 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
Model | Bluebird | 404 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1189 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2650 mm |