1970 Holden Torana vs. 1976 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1976 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Holden Torana would be higher. At 3,034 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Holden Torana (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 149 kg more than 1970 Holden Torana.
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, 1970 Holden Torana (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. 1976 Nissan Bluebird has automatic transmission and 1970 Holden Torana has manual transmission. 1970 Holden Torana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Nissan Bluebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Holden Torana | 1976 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Torana | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3034 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |