1988 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2013 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2013 Nissan Armada is newer by 25 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Armada weights approximately 768 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2013 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Blazer | 2013 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Blazer | Armada |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5010 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1981 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3130 mm |
