1964 Fiat 850 vs. 1974 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1974 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Bluebird (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 850. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 285 kg more than 1964 Fiat 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Nissan Bluebird (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 850. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat 850 | 1974 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 850 | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 767 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 55 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2510 mm |