1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1968 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1968 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Nissan Bluebird (62 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 124 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Nissan Bluebird (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 124 | 1968 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 124 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2430 mm |
