1971 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1971 Peugeot 304
To start off, both 1971 Nissan Bluebird and 1971 Peugeot 304 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan Bluebird (81 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1971 Peugeot 304. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1971 Peugeot 304. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 65 kg more than 1971 Peugeot 304. 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 Nissan Bluebird (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Peugeot 304. (94 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Peugeot 304.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Bluebird | 1971 Peugeot 304 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | Bluebird | 304 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 64 HP |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2600 mm |
