1970 Nissan Bluebird vs. 2006 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2006 Saturn Vue is newer by 36 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saturn Vue (250 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Saturn Vue weights approximately 1016 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, 2006 Saturn Vue (329 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Nissan Bluebird | 2006 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Nissan | Saturn |
| Model | Bluebird | Vue |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1427 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1946 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2710 mm |
