1967 Fiat 500 vs. 1982 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1982 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 15 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Bluebird (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 650 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.
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, 1982 Nissan Bluebird (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500. 1982 Nissan Bluebird has automatic transmission and 1967 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1967 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Nissan Bluebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 500 | 1982 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 500 | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1967 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2530 mm |