2005 AC Aceca vs. 1981 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 2005 AC Aceca is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 AC Aceca (301 HP) has 220 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Bluebird. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 AC Aceca weights approximately 510 kg more than 1981 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Bluebird. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 AC Aceca | 1981 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Aceca | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2530 mm |
