1989 Honda Civic vs. 1971 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1989 Honda Civic is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Civic (90 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Bluebird.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Nissan Bluebird (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Civic | 1971 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
