1968 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1980 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1980 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country (305 HP) has 246 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 976 kg more than 1980 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, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country (543 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. (116 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | 1980 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | Town & Country | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2530 mm |
