2007 BMW 550 vs. 1976 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 31 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 2,497 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 700 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.
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, 2007 BMW 550 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 1976 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 550 | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
