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 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. (62 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 60 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 (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. (103 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 | 1394 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2430 mm |
