1987 Buick Estate vs. 1961 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1987 Buick Estate is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1961 Nissan Bluebird. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1961 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 960 kg more than 1961 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 Nissan Bluebird is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Nissan Bluebird will offer significantly more control. 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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Nissan Bluebird. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 1961 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Estate | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2290 mm |
