1974 Holden Torana vs. 1976 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1976 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Holden Torana would be higher. At 2,833 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Bluebird (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1974 Holden Torana. (119 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1974 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 5 kg more than 1974 Holden Torana. 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, 1974 Holden Torana (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1974 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Holden Torana | 1976 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Torana | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2833 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |
