1967 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1970 Opel Rekord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Nissan Bluebird (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Rekord weights approximately 184 kg more than 1967 Nissan Bluebird.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Opel Rekord (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Nissan Bluebird. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Nissan Bluebird | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Bluebird | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2640 mm |
