2008 Dodge Charger vs. 1960 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 2008 Dodge Charger is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Charger (341 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1960 Nissan Bluebird. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1960 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1418 kg more than 1960 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, 2008 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Nissan Bluebird. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Charger | 1960 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Charger | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2290 mm |
