1970 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1994 Volvo 460
To start off, 1994 Volvo 460 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Volvo 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Volvo 460 (119 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Volvo 460 should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Volvo 460 weights approximately 160 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, 1994 Volvo 460 (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Volvo 460 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Nissan Bluebird | 1994 Volvo 460 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Bluebird | 460 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1427 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
