1976 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina is newer by 17 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Bluebird (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (72 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 264 kg more than 1976 Nissan Bluebird.
Because 1976 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 1976 Nissan Bluebird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina, 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, 1976 Nissan Bluebird (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Nissan Bluebird | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Bluebird | Carina |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |
