1996 BMW M3 vs. 1963 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1996 BMW M3 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 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW M3 (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW M3 weights approximately 520 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 M3 (320 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. (88 Nm). This means 1996 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW M3 | 1963 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | M3 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2390 mm |
