1973 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1995 Honda Today
To start off, 1995 Honda Today is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Bluebird (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 245 kg more than 1995 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Bluebird (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today. 1995 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1973 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1973 Nissan Bluebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Nissan Bluebird | 1995 Honda Today | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Bluebird | Today |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
