1982 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1982 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (108 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Bluebird. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 700 kg more than 1982 Nissan Bluebird. 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (279 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Bluebird. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Bluebird. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1982 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1982 Nissan Bluebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Nissan Bluebird | 1976 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Bluebird | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2960 mm |
