1999 Lancia Dialogos vs. 1973 Nissan Bluebird

To start off, 1999 Lancia Dialogos is newer by 26 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. At 1,924 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Lancia Dialogos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lancia Dialogos (89 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lancia Dialogos should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lancia Dialogos weights approximately 415 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, 1999 Lancia Dialogos, 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, 1999 Lancia Dialogos (186 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. (135 Nm). This means 1999 Lancia Dialogos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. 1999 Lancia Dialogos has automatic transmission and 1973 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1973 Nissan Bluebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lancia Dialogos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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