1990 Honda NSX vs. 1971 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1990 Honda NSX is newer by 19 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (252 HP) has 171 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda NSX weights approximately 375 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, 1990 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda NSX | 1971 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | NSX | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2510 mm |
