1964 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1996 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1996 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volkswagen Passat (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1964 Nissan Bluebird. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1964 Nissan Bluebird.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Volkswagen Passat (169 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Nissan Bluebird. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Nissan Bluebird | 1996 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bluebird | Passat |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1189 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2710 mm |
