1990 Nissan Bluebird vs. 2011 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2011 Toyota iQ is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota iQ (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Bluebird. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota iQ should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 150 kg more than 2011 Toyota iQ.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1990 Nissan Bluebird (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota iQ. (118 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Nissan Bluebird | 2011 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Bluebird | iQ |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1329 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3051 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2000 mm |
