1966 Fiat Coupe vs. 1961 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1966 Fiat Coupe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat Coupe (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1961 Nissan Bluebird. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1961 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 305 kg more than 1961 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, 1966 Fiat Coupe (201 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Nissan Bluebird. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat Coupe | 1961 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Coupe | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2290 mm |
