1995 Honda NSX vs. 1971 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1995 Honda NSX is newer by 24 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda NSX (420 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda NSX weights approximately 542 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1995 Honda NSX (414 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Honda NSX | 1971 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | NSX | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1995 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 955 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 |