1970 Buick GS vs. 1971 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1971 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick GS weights approximately 700 kg more than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick GS | 1971 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | GS | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1428 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2430 mm |
