1980 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1965 Nissan President
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chevrolet Blazer (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1965 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 225 kg more than 1965 Nissan President. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1980 Chevrolet Blazer (286 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Nissan President. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chevrolet Blazer | 1965 Nissan President | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Blazer | President |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1965 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
