1987 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1978 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Stanza (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1987 Chevrolet Blazer. (91 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 1987 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 445 kg more than 1978 Nissan Stanza.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Chevrolet Blazer (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Blazer | 1978 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Blazer | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
