1967 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1980 Volvo 244
To start off, 1980 Volvo 244 is newer by 13 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 2,383 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 244 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 244 (136 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1967 Nissan Bluebird. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 244 should accelerate faster than 1967 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 244 weights approximately 387 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, 1980 Volvo 244 (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Nissan Bluebird. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 244 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Nissan Bluebird | 1980 Volvo 244 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Bluebird | 244 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2650 mm |
