1978 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1981 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 175 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corolla.
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. 1981 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1978 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1978 Nissan Bluebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Bluebird | 1981 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Bluebird | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
