1980 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1970 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1980 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Triumph Stag. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Triumph Stag would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Triumph Stag is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Triumph Stag (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Triumph Stag should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 70 kg more than 1970 Triumph Stag.
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, 1970 Triumph Stag (234 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Triumph Stag will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Nissan Bluebird | 1970 Triumph Stag | |
| Make | Nissan | Triumph |
| Model | Bluebird | Stag |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2550 mm |
