1976 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Volvo 66 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Bluebird (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 66.
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 Nissan Bluebird (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66. 1977 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1976 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1976 Nissan Bluebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Nissan Bluebird | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | Bluebird | 66 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1550 mm |