1978 Toyota Celica vs. 1980 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1980 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 320 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica.
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. 1980 Nissan Bluebird has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Celica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Nissan Bluebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Toyota Celica | 1980 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Toyota | Nissan |
Model | Celica | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |