1951 Jaguar MK V vs. 1976 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1976 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 2,663 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar MK V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Bluebird (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1951 Jaguar MK V. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1951 Jaguar MK V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 475 kg more than 1976 Nissan Bluebird.
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, 1951 Jaguar MK V (244 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (167 Nm). This means 1951 Jaguar MK V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Jaguar MK V | 1976 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | MK V | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |
