1973 Mazda 818 vs. 1980 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1980 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Bluebird (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 100 kg more than 1973 Mazda 818. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Nissan Bluebird (132 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 818. 1980 Nissan Bluebird has automatic transmission and 1973 Mazda 818 has manual transmission. 1973 Mazda 818 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Nissan Bluebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mazda 818 | 1980 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | 818 | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1270 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2530 mm |