1982 Dodge Omni vs. 1982 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, both 1982 Dodge Omni and 1982 Nissan Bluebird were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Bluebird (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1982 Dodge Omni. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1982 Dodge Omni. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 130 kg more than 1982 Dodge Omni. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Nissan Bluebird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Nissan Bluebird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Dodge Omni, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 Nissan Bluebird (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Dodge Omni. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Dodge Omni.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Dodge Omni | 1982 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Omni | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1716 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |
