1971 Nissan Bluebird vs. 2002 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2002 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 SsangYong Rexton (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 921 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, 2002 SsangYong Rexton (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Bluebird | 2002 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Nissan | SsangYong |
| Model | Bluebird | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1428 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2830 mm |
