1963 Nissan Bluebird vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster is newer by 49 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster should accelerate faster than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster weights approximately 285 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, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Nissan Bluebird | 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster | |
Make | Nissan | Mini |
Model | Bluebird | Cooper Roadster |
Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1189 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3734 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1389 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2466 mm |