1976 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1979 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1979 Triumph TR7 is newer by 3 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. Both 1976 Nissan Bluebird and 1979 Triumph TR7 are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Bluebird (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1979 Triumph TR7. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 130 kg more than 1979 Triumph TR7. 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 Nissan Bluebird (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Triumph TR7. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Triumph TR7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Nissan Bluebird | 1979 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Nissan | Triumph |
| Model | Bluebird | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2170 mm |
