1972 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1978 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 1978 Toyota Tercel is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Tercel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Bluebird (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Tercel. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Tercel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 70 kg more than 1978 Toyota Tercel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Nissan Bluebird (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Tercel. (102 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Tercel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Nissan Bluebird | 1978 Toyota Tercel | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Bluebird | Tercel |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1428 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
