1999 Citroen C 15 vs. 1970 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1999 Citroen C 15 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,748 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Citroen C 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Bluebird (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1999 Citroen C 15. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Citroen C 15 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1970 Nissan Bluebird.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Citroen C 15 (108 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Citroen C 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Citroen C 15 | 1970 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Citroen | Nissan |
| Model | C 15 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1748 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2430 mm |
