1978 Honda Accord vs. 1964 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1964 Nissan Bluebird. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1964 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 36 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Nissan Bluebird. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1964 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2390 mm |
