1972 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1996 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 2,201 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 276 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, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Nissan Bluebird | 1996 Pontiac Sunfire | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Bluebird | Sunfire |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1428 cc | 2201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2650 mm |
