1986 Buick Electra vs. 1963 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1986 Buick Electra is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Electra (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Electra weights approximately 520 kg more than 1963 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, 1986 Buick Electra (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Electra | 1963 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Electra | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2390 mm |
