1970 Nissan Bluebird vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1405 kg more than 1970 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Nissan Bluebird | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Bluebird | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2860 mm |
