1972 Nissan Bluebird vs. 2001 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Tundra is newer by 29 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Tundra (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1972 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. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Toyota Tundra (427 Nm) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. (136 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Bluebird. 2001 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1972 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1972 Nissan Bluebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Nissan Bluebird | 2001 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Bluebird | Tundra |
Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 427 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3270 mm |