1970 Nissan Bluebird vs. 2006 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2006 Toyota Yaris is newer by 36 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 1,427 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Yaris (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 280 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, 2006 Toyota Yaris (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Nissan Bluebird | 2006 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Bluebird | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1427 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2560 mm |
