1976 Nissan Bluebird vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 34 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 372 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, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. 2010 Toyota Tacoma 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. 2010 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Nissan Bluebird | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Bluebird | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3240 mm |