Nissan Bluebird Hatchback (1986 – 1990) vs Toyota Corolla Liftback (1987 – 1992): specs compared
The Nissan Bluebird Hatchback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 135 hp against 125 hp. The Toyota Corolla Liftback is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 9.8 s. It uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 7.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 950 kg against 1,160 kg. At 4,359 mm, the Nissan Bluebird Hatchback is 140 mm longer than the Toyota Corolla Liftback.
| Specification |
Nissan
Bluebird Hatchback
1986 – 1990
|
Toyota
Corolla Liftback
1987 – 1992
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 1986 – 1990 | 1987 – 1992 |
| Body style | Hatchback | Liftback · Hatchback |
| Variants | 7 | 8 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 67 – 135 hp | 67 – 125 hp |
| Torque | 127 – 191 Nm | 103 – 145 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.8 – 19.8 s | 8.5 – 17.0 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 195 km/h | 154 – 195 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.3 – 10.0 L/100 km | 5.7 – 7.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,359 mm | 4,219 mm |
| Width | 1,689 mm | 1,661 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,431 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,160 – 1,270 kg | 950 – 1,074 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

