1990 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2010 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2010 Nissan Navara is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Blazer. (91 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Navara weights approximately 632 kg more than 1990 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, 2010 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chevrolet Blazer. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Blazer | 2010 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Blazer | Navara |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3210 mm |
