2006 Honda Accord vs. 1972 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 34 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 571 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, 2006 Honda Accord (287 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 1972 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1428 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2430 mm |
