1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1963 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1975 BMW 1502 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 1502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 1502 (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 1502 should accelerate faster than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 1502 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1963 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, 1975 BMW 1502 (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 1502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1502 | 1963 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 1502 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2390 mm |
