1974 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2007 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2007 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 33 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, 2007 Nissan Qashqai (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Blazer. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 218 kg more than 2007 Nissan Qashqai.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2007 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Blazer. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Blazer | 2007 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Blazer | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
