2006 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1976 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 30 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 2,835 cc, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1976 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. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | 1976 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Colt | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2835 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2660 mm |
