1971 Austin 3 vs. 1971 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, both 1971 Austin 3 and 1971 Nissan Bluebird were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Austin 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Austin 3 (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Austin 3 should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Austin 3 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Austin 3 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Austin 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Austin 3 | 1971 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | 3 | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2430 mm |