1966 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1966 Nissan Bluebird. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1966 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 180 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1971 Toyota Corolla (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Nissan Bluebird. (89 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Nissan Bluebird | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Bluebird | Corolla |
Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1189 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2290 mm |