2001 Honda Insight vs. 1961 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 2001 Honda Insight is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 995 cc (3 cylinders), 2001 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1961 Nissan Bluebird. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1961 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 79 kg more than 2001 Honda Insight.
Because 1961 Nissan Bluebird is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Insight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Nissan Bluebird will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Honda Insight (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Nissan Bluebird. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Insight | 1961 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Insight | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |
