1976 Holden Sunbird vs. 1972 Nissan 240 C
To start off, 1976 Holden Sunbird is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Nissan 240 C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Nissan 240 C would be higher. At 2,832 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan 240 C (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan 240 C should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Sunbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan 240 C weights approximately 155 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird. 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, 1976 Holden Sunbird (224 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan 240 C. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan 240 C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Sunbird | 1972 Nissan 240 C | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Sunbird | 240 C |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2832 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2700 mm |
