1970 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1970 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 900 kg more than 1970 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, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix (515 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Nissan Bluebird | 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Bluebird | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 7460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3000 mm |
