1993 GMC Typhoon vs. 1981 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 1993 GMC Typhoon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Blizzard would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 GMC Typhoon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 GMC Typhoon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 GMC Typhoon should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 GMC Typhoon weights approximately 480 kg more than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. 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, 1993 GMC Typhoon (474 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 GMC Typhoon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. 1993 GMC Typhoon has automatic transmission and 1981 Toyota Blizzard has manual transmission. 1981 Toyota Blizzard will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 GMC Typhoon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 GMC Typhoon | 1981 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Typhoon | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2030 mm |
