1978 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1975 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Cherry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Cherry would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Blazer (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 1116 kg more than 1975 Nissan Cherry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Chevrolet Blazer (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Cherry. (81 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Blazer | 1975 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Blazer | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2340 mm |
