1964 Nissan Bluebird vs. 2004 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 40 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 3,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Golf (238 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1964 Nissan Bluebird. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1964 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 582 kg more than 1964 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 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Nissan Bluebird. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Nissan Bluebird | 2004 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bluebird | Golf |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1189 cc | 3196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2470 mm |
