1963 Nissan Bluebird vs. 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 42 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 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (322 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph 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, 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Nissan Bluebird | 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
| Make | Nissan | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Bluebird | Silver Seraph |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1189 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3120 mm |
