2009 Honda Fit vs. 1976 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 2009 Honda Fit is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Bluebird (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Fit weights approximately 286 kg more than 1976 Nissan Bluebird.
Because 1976 Nissan Bluebird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Nissan Bluebird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Fit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Nissan Bluebird (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Fit | 1976 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Fit | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
