1964 Nissan Bluebird vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1964 Nissan Bluebird. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1964 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 114 kg more than 1964 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Nissan Bluebird. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Nissan Bluebird | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Bluebird | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1189 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2790 mm |
