1978 Mazda 626 vs. 1976 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 2 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 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 626 (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 626 weights approximately 35 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, 1978 Mazda 626 (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Mazda 626 | 1976 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | 626 | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1768 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |