1967 Nissan Bluebird vs. 2012 Brilliance BS6
To start off, 2012 Brilliance BS6 is newer by 45 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 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Brilliance BS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Brilliance BS6 (152 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1967 Nissan Bluebird. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Brilliance BS6 should accelerate faster than 1967 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Brilliance BS6 weights approximately 539 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, 2012 Brilliance BS6 (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Nissan Bluebird. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Brilliance BS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Nissan Bluebird | 2012 Brilliance BS6 | |
| Make | Nissan | Brilliance |
| Model | Bluebird | BS6 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2800 mm |
