1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1971 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 545 kg more than 1971 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. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1971 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1971 Nissan Bluebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 1971 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Corvette | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5727 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1390 mm |
