1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1976 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1976 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 275 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1976 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |