1980 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1980 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Bluebird (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 100 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626. 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, 1980 Nissan Bluebird (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626. 1978 Mazda 626 has automatic transmission and 1980 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1980 Nissan Bluebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mazda 626 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Nissan Bluebird | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Nissan | Mazda |
Model | Bluebird | 626 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2520 mm |