1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1973 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1973 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Bluebird (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 229 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850. 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, 1973 Nissan Bluebird (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1973 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 850 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 841 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
