2002 Honda Accord vs. 1971 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (152 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 90 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Honda Accord (192 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 1971 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1428 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2430 mm |
