1971 Nissan President vs. 2001 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Blazer (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1971 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 195 kg more than 1971 Nissan President. 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, 2001 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan President | 2001 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Nissan | Chevrolet |
| Model | President | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
