1999 Fiat Palio vs. 1980 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1999 Fiat Palio is newer by 19 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, 1999 Fiat Palio (75 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 140 kg more than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Nissan Bluebird (116 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (110 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 1980 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Palio | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2530 mm |
