2010 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1980 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 30 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1273 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, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Bluebird. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Suburban | 1980 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Suburban | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2543 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2530 mm |
