1983 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1953 Studebaker Commander

To start off, 1983 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Studebaker Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Studebaker Commander would be higher. At 3,809 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Studebaker Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Studebaker Commander (120 HP) has 39 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Studebaker Commander should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Studebaker Commander weights approximately 692 kg more than 1983 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, 1953 Studebaker Commander (258 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1953 Studebaker Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. 1953 Studebaker Commander has automatic transmission and 1983 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1983 Nissan Bluebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1953 Studebaker Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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