2009 Jeep Commander vs. 1976 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 2009 Jeep Commander is newer by 33 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (358 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 868 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, 2009 Jeep Commander (527 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. 2009 Jeep Commander has automatic transmission and 1976 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1976 Nissan Bluebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Jeep Commander | 1976 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Jeep | Nissan |
Model | Commander | Bluebird |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 358 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 527 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2660 mm |