1976 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1999 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1999 Nissan Stagea is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Stagea (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Blazer. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 370 kg more than 1999 Nissan Stagea.
Because 1976 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Nissan Stagea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 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, 1976 Chevrolet Blazer (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Blazer | 1999 Nissan Stagea | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Blazer | Stagea |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
