1976 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1993 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1993 TVR Cerbera 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 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 TVR Cerbera (347 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 165 kg more than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. 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, 1993 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Nissan Bluebird | 1993 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Nissan | TVR |
| Model | Bluebird | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 4185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 347 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |
