1986 Nissan Bluebird vs. 2012 Audi Q5
To start off, 2012 Audi Q5 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,964 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q5 (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Bluebird. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Bluebird.
Because 2012 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Nissan Bluebird. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Audi Q5 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Bluebird. (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Bluebird. 2012 Audi Q5 has automatic transmission and 1986 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1986 Nissan Bluebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi Q5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Nissan Bluebird | 2012 Audi Q5 | |
Make | Nissan | Audi |
Model | Bluebird | Q5 |
Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1808 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1654 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2807 mm |