1973 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Bluebird (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 75 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Nissan Bluebird (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (112 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Nissan Bluebird | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Bluebird | Corolla |
Year Released | 1973 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |