2009 Nissan Patrol vs. 1976 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol 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 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Patrol (159 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1180 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 Nissan Patrol (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Patrol | 1976 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Patrol | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2660 mm |
