1972 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 9 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 180 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, 1981 Toyota Celica (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Nissan Bluebird | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Bluebird | Celica |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1428 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
