1976 Nissan Bluebird vs. 2001 Toyota Supra

To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 25 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 2001 Toyota Supra are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (470 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Supra weights approximately 506 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, 1976 Nissan Bluebird (167 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 1976 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra. 2001 Toyota Supra 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. 2001 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Nissan Bluebird 2001 Toyota Supra
Make Nissan Toyota
Model Bluebird Supra
Year Released 1976 2001
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 470 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 167 Nm 88 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1175 kg 1681 kg
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2730 mm


 

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