1970 Nissan Bluebird vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 38 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1590 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Bluebird | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1427 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2520 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 |
