1986 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1986 Nissan Santana
To start off, both 1986 Chevrolet Blazer and 1986 Nissan Santana were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1986 Chevrolet Blazer. (91 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1986 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 330 kg more than 1986 Nissan Santana.
Because 1986 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Nissan Santana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Chevrolet Blazer (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chevrolet Blazer | 1986 Nissan Santana | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Blazer | Santana |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2560 mm |
