1988 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1962 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer (158 HP) has 78 more horse power than 1962 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1962 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 195 kg more than 1962 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Toyota Crown. (145 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Blazer | 1962 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Blazer | Crown |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2700 mm |
