1971 Mazda RX-2 vs. 1971 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, both 1971 Mazda RX-2 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 2,292 cc, 1971 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 55 kg more than 1971 Mazda RX-2.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Mazda RX-2 (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Mazda RX-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mazda RX-2 | 1971 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | RX-2 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |
