1966 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1973 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1973 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Bluebird (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 65 kg more than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. 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, 1973 Nissan Bluebird (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat Cabriolet | 1973 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Cabriolet | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
