1978 BMW M1 vs. 1966 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1978 BMW M1 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1966 Nissan Bluebird. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1966 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW M1 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1966 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, 1978 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Nissan Bluebird. (89 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW M1 | 1966 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | M1 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2390 mm |
