1964 Nissan Bluebird vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 48 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1964 Nissan Bluebird. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1964 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 1169 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, 2012 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Nissan Bluebird. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Nissan Bluebird | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Bluebird | 535 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1189 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3071 mm |
