1982 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1982 Pontiac 1000
To start off, both 1982 Nissan Bluebird and 1982 Pontiac 1000 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 42 more horse power than 1982 Pontiac 1000. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1982 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 110 kg more than 1982 Pontiac 1000. 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, 1982 Nissan Bluebird (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Pontiac 1000. (99 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Nissan Bluebird | 1982 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Bluebird | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1952 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2400 mm |
