2006 Kia Sportage vs. 1963 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sportage (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1963 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 Kia Sportage (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Nissan Bluebird. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sportage | 1963 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Sportage | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2390 mm |
