1968 Honda S800 vs. 1960 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1968 Honda S800 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Honda S800 (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1960 Nissan Bluebird. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1960 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 211 kg more than 1968 Honda S800.
Because 1960 Nissan Bluebird is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Honda S800. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Nissan Bluebird will offer significantly more control. 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, 1960 Nissan Bluebird (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1960 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Honda S800 | 1960 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | S800 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |
