1968 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Bluebird. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 20 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan Bluebird. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Nissan Bluebird | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Bluebird | Corolla |
Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |