1971 Nissan Sunny vs. 1988 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Sunny. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 750 kg more than 1971 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Sunny. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Nissan Sunny | 1988 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Nissan | Chevrolet |
| Model | Sunny | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2560 mm |
