1968 Nissan Gloria 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 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 1,988 cc, 1968 Nissan Gloria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 316 kg more than 1980 Nissan Bluebird.
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, 1968 Nissan Gloria (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. (132 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan Gloria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Nissan Gloria | 1980 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Gloria | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1595 cc |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2530 mm |
