1972 Jaguar Sovereign vs. 1977 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1977 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar Sovereign would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 885 kg more than 1977 Nissan Bluebird.
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. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign has automatic transmission and 1977 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1977 Nissan Bluebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Jaguar Sovereign | 1977 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | Sovereign | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5342 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2660 mm |