1970 Mazda 1000 vs. 1963 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1970 Mazda 1000 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda 1000 (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 250 kg more than 1970 Mazda 1000.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Nissan Bluebird (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda 1000 | 1963 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 1000 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2390 mm |
