2009 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 1972 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 37 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 1,428 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Bluebird (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 160 kg more than 1972 Nissan Bluebird.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Nissan Bluebird (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Grande Punto | 1972 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Grande Punto | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1428 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |
