2006 Nissan Quest vs. 1980 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 26 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 1336 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.
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 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. (132 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Quest | 1980 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Quest | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2530 mm |
