2002 AC Aceca vs. 1972 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 2002 AC Aceca is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Aceca (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 580 kg more than 1972 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, 2002 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 1972 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Aceca | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1428 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2430 mm |
