2005 Nissan Murano vs. 1961 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 2005 Nissan Murano is newer by 44 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 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1961 Nissan Bluebird. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 1961 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Murano weights approximately 879 kg more than 1961 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Nissan Murano (323 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Nissan Bluebird. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Murano | 1961 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Murano | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3507 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2290 mm |
