1967 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1953 Rover P4
To start off, 1967 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Rover P4 (93 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1967 Nissan Bluebird. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1967 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rover P4 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1967 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, 1953 Rover P4 (187 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Nissan Bluebird. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1953 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Nissan Bluebird | 1953 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Nissan | Rover |
| Model | Bluebird | P4 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2830 mm |
