1989 Holden Commodore vs. 1976 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1989 Holden Commodore is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 4,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1989 Holden Commodore (522 Nm) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (167 Nm). This means 1989 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Holden Commodore | 1976 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Commodore | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4980 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
