1978 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1970 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 680 kg more than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Bluebird. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Camaro | 1970 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Camaro | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2430 mm |
