1951 Jaguar Type-C vs. 1982 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1982 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar Type-C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar Type-C would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar Type-C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar Type-C (217 HP) has 136 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Bluebird. (81 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar Type-C should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar Type-C weights approximately 15 kg more than 1982 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Type-C (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Bluebird. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar Type-C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Jaguar Type-C | 1982 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | Type-C | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1951 | 1982 |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 81 HP |
Torque | 330 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |