1963 Nissan Bluebird vs. 2004 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, 2004 Renault Grand Espace is newer by 41 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Grand Espace (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 900 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, 2004 Renault Grand Espace (105 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Nissan Bluebird | 2004 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Bluebird | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1189 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2850 mm |
