1972 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1963 Rover 2000
To start off, 1972 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Rover 2000 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover 2000 weights approximately 282 kg more than 1972 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, 1963 Rover 2000 (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Nissan Bluebird | 1963 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Nissan | Rover |
| Model | Bluebird | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1428 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2630 mm |
