1966 BMW 1600 vs. 1971 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1971 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 BMW 1600 (85 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 110 kg more than 1966 BMW 1600.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Nissan Bluebird (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1600. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 1600 | 1971 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 1600 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
