1972 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1968 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1972 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota 2000GT would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Toyota 2000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota 2000GT (150 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota 2000GT weights approximately 195 kg more than 1972 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, 1968 Toyota 2000GT (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota 2000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Nissan Bluebird | 1968 Toyota 2000GT | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Bluebird | 2000GT |
Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1428 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2340 mm |