1971 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1971 NSU Ro 80
To start off, both 1971 Nissan Bluebird and 1971 NSU Ro 80 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,390 cc, 1971 NSU Ro 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 NSU Ro 80 (114 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 NSU Ro 80 should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 NSU Ro 80 weights approximately 195 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 NSU Ro 80 (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 NSU Ro 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Bluebird | 1971 NSU Ro 80 | |
| Make | Nissan | NSU |
| Model | Bluebird | Ro 80 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 2390 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |
