1985 Citroen BX vs. 1964 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1985 Citroen BX is newer by 21 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 1,359 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Citroen BX (62 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1964 Nissan Bluebird. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1964 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 76 kg more than 1985 Citroen BX.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Citroen BX (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Nissan Bluebird. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Citroen BX | 1964 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | BX | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1359 cc | 1189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2390 mm |
