1998 Fiat Seicento vs. 1980 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1998 Fiat Seicento is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Bluebird (59 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (38 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 460 kg more than 1998 Fiat Seicento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Nissan Bluebird (116 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Seicento | 1980 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Seicento | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 899 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2530 mm |
