1981 Nissan Bluebird vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,998 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 446 kg more than 1981 Nissan Bluebird.
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, 2008 Toyota Condor (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Bluebird. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Bluebird | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Bluebird | Condor |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2660 mm |
