1981 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, both 1981 Chevrolet Blazer and 1981 Nissan Skyline were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Chevrolet Blazer (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 612 kg more than 1981 Nissan Skyline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Nissan Skyline. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1981 Chevrolet Blazer (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline. 1981 Chevrolet Blazer has automatic transmission and 1981 Nissan Skyline has manual transmission. 1981 Nissan Skyline will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Chevrolet Blazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Chevrolet Blazer | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Blazer | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |
