1974 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Blazer (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 420 kg more than 1979 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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, 1974 Chevrolet Blazer (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown. 1974 Chevrolet Blazer has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Chevrolet Blazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Blazer | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Blazer | Crown |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
