1973 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 7 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Carina weights approximately 10 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. 1980 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1973 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1973 Nissan Bluebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Nissan Bluebird | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Bluebird | Carina |
Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
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 | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |