1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1971 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 3,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Bitter Type III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Bitter Type III (211 HP) has 130 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bitter Type III weights approximately 285 kg more than 1971 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, 1988 Bitter Type III (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Bitter Type III | 1971 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Bitter | Nissan |
| Model | Type III | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
