1997 Honda Legend vs. 1976 Nissan Bluebird

To start off, 1997 Honda Legend is newer by 21 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Legend weights approximately 495 kg more than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1976 Nissan Bluebird is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Nissan Bluebird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Honda Legend (298 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. 1997 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 1976 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1976 Nissan Bluebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1997 Honda Legend 1976 Nissan Bluebird
Make Honda Nissan
Model Legend Bluebird
Year Released 1997 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3474 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 202 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 298 Nm 167 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1670 kg 1175 kg
Vehicle Length 4990 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2660 mm