2008 Pontiac Solstice vs. 1976 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 2008 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 32 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 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac Solstice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac Solstice (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac Solstice 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, 2008 Pontiac Solstice (254 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. 1976 Nissan Bluebird has automatic transmission and 2008 Pontiac Solstice has manual transmission. 2008 Pontiac Solstice will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Nissan Bluebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Pontiac Solstice | 1976 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Pontiac | Nissan |
| Model | Solstice | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2660 mm |
