1971 Nissan Bluebird vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 39 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1778 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Nissan Bluebird | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Nissan | Land Rover |
Model | Bluebird | Defender |
Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1428 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2370 mm |