1976 Nissan Bluebird vs. 2011 Holden Caprice

To start off, 2011 Holden Caprice is newer by 35 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Holden Caprice (344 HP) has 224 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (120 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Bluebird.

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, 2011 Holden Caprice (530 Nm) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (167 Nm). This means 2011 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. 2011 Holden Caprice 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. 2011 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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