1963 Nissan Bluebird vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1440 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, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Nissan Bluebird | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bluebird | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1189 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2860 mm |
