1971 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1998 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1998 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 27 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 3,659 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 860 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, 1998 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Bluebird | 1998 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Bluebird | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1428 cc | 3659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2290 mm |
