1968 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1968 Simca 1100
To start off, both 1968 Nissan Bluebird and 1968 Simca 1100 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Nissan Bluebird (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1968 Simca 1100. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1968 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Simca 1100 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1968 Nissan Bluebird.
Because 1968 Nissan Bluebird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Nissan Bluebird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Simca 1100, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Simca 1100. (91 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Nissan Bluebird | 1968 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Nissan | Simca |
| Model | Bluebird | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2530 mm |
