1976 Holden Sunbird vs. 1998 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1998 Nissan Crew is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 4,143 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Sunbird (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Crew. (130 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Crew weights approximately 28 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird.
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 (325 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Crew.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Holden Sunbird | 1998 Nissan Crew | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Sunbird | Crew |
Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4143 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2670 mm |