2005 Land Rover LR3 vs. 1980 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 2005 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP) has 241 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1271 kg more than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. (116 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover LR3 | 1980 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | LR3 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 2461 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2530 mm |
