1974 Nissan Bluebird vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 63 kg more than 1974 Nissan Bluebird.
Because 1974 Nissan Bluebird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Nissan Bluebird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Yaris, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Bluebird (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Nissan Bluebird | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Bluebird | Yaris |
Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1018 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |