1970 Nissan Fairlady 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 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. Both 1970 Nissan Fairlady and 1976 Nissan Bluebird are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Bluebird (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Fairlady. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 180 kg more than 1970 Nissan Fairlady. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Nissan Fairlady | 1976 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Fairlady | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2660 mm |