1991 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 12 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 5,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Blazer (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 700 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Chevrolet Blazer (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Blazer | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Blazer | Celica |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5010 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
