1967 Fiat 500 vs. 1971 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1971 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,428 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan Bluebird (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 420 kg more than 1967 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Nissan Bluebird (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 500 | 1971 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 1428 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2430 mm |
