1979 Buick Century vs. 1964 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 15 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 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1964 Nissan Bluebird. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1964 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 464 kg more than 1964 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, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Nissan Bluebird. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1964 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Century | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2390 mm |
