2000 Honda Civic vs. 1970 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 30 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 230 kg more than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Honda Civic (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 1970 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1427 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2430 mm |
