1972 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1972 Opel Rekord
To start off, both 1972 Nissan Bluebird and 1972 Opel Rekord were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Bluebird (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 Opel Rekord. (66 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1972 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Rekord weights approximately 135 kg more than 1972 Nissan Bluebird.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Opel Rekord (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Nissan Bluebird | 1972 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Bluebird | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1428 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2680 mm |
