1966 Nissan Bluebird vs. 2010 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2010 Dodge Nitro is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Nitro (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1966 Nissan Bluebird. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1966 Nissan Bluebird.
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, 2010 Dodge Nitro (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Nissan Bluebird. (89 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Nissan Bluebird | 2010 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | Nissan | Dodge |
| Model | Bluebird | Nitro |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1189 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2764 mm |
