1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1964 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1990 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 26 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 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1964 Nissan Bluebird. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1964 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 874 kg more than 1964 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, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Nissan Bluebird. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 1964 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Roadmaster | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 1189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2390 mm |
