1996 BMW 730 vs. 1963 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1996 BMW 730 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 730 weights approximately 786 kg more than 1963 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, 1996 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 730 | 1963 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 730 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2390 mm |
