1967 Nissan Bluebird vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, 2010 Volvo S80 is newer by 43 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo S80 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1967 Nissan Bluebird. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1967 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 932 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, 2010 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Nissan Bluebird. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Nissan Bluebird | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Bluebird | S80 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2835 mm |
