1970 Fiat 500 vs. 1970 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, both 1970 Fiat 500 and 1970 Nissan Bluebird were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,427 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Bluebird (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 450 kg more than 1970 Fiat 500. 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 Nissan Bluebird (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 500 | 1970 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 500 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1427 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2430 mm |
