1983 Nissan Bluebird vs. 1972 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1983 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Carina (99 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 50 kg more than 1972 Toyota Carina.
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, 1972 Toyota Carina (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Bluebird. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Nissan Bluebird | 1972 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Bluebird | Carina |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 99 HP |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2430 mm |
