1971 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Carina (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Carina weights approximately 25 kg more than 1971 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, 1980 Toyota Carina (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Bluebird | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Bluebird | Carina |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1428 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
