1984 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1973 Nissan President
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,973 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan President (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Blazer. (91 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan President weights approximately 201 kg more than 1984 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Nissan President. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1973 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Chevrolet Blazer. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Chevrolet Blazer | 1973 Nissan President | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Blazer | President |
Year Released | 1984 | 1973 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2471 cc | 2973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2860 mm |