1968 Fiat 125 vs. 1983 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1983 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Bluebird (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 170 kg more than 1968 Fiat 125. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Nissan Bluebird (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 125 | 1983 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 125 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2530 mm |
