1988 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1979 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. (91 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 220 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Blazer | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Blazer | Celica |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2640 mm |
