1973 Ferrari Dino vs. 1973 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, both 1973 Ferrari Dino and 1973 Nissan Bluebird were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 275 kg more than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Ferrari Dino (226 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. (135 Nm). This means 1973 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ferrari Dino | 1973 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | Dino | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 135 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |