1979 Mazda 121 vs. 1984 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1984 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 121. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 121 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Bluebird (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 121. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 121.
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, 1979 Mazda 121 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Bluebird. (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mazda 121 | 1984 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | 121 | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |