1971 Nissan Bluebird vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 41 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1618 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Bluebird. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Bluebird | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Nissan | Land Rover |
| Model | Bluebird | LR4 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1428 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2885 mm |
