1990 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2011 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2011 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 21 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan X-Trail (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Blazer. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 786 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, 1990 Chevrolet Blazer (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan X-Trail. (226 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Blazer | 2011 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Blazer | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2640 mm |
