1988 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 250 kg more than 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Because 1988 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Blazer | 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Blazer | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1992 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2480 mm |
