1967 Nissan Bluebird vs. 2012 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1967 Nissan Bluebird. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1967 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper weights approximately 369 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 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Nissan Bluebird. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Nissan Bluebird | 2012 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Nissan | Mini |
Model | Bluebird | Cooper |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3734 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1414 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2466 mm |