1972 Nissan Bluebird vs. 2010 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2010 Honda Pilot is newer by 38 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1029 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, 2010 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Nissan Bluebird | 2010 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Bluebird | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1428 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1959 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1803 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2774 mm |
