2008 BMW 330 vs. 1974 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Bluebird. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1974 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, 2008 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Bluebird. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 1974 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 330 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
