1968 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1961 Seat 1400
To start off, 1968 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Seat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Nissan Bluebird (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1961 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1961 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Seat 1400 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1968 Nissan Bluebird.
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, 1968 Nissan Bluebird (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Nissan Bluebird | 1961 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Nissan | Seat |
| Model | Bluebird | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2660 mm |
