1996 Honda CRX vs. 1973 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1996 Honda CRX is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. Both 1996 Honda CRX and 1973 Nissan Bluebird are equipped with a 1,595 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda CRX (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda CRX weights approximately 95 kg more than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Nissan Bluebird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Nissan Bluebird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda CRX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Honda CRX (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda CRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda CRX | 1973 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | CRX | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2510 mm |
