1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2012 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2012 Nissan Sentra is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Sentra. (140 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 559 kg more than 2012 Nissan Sentra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 2012 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Blazer | Sentra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4567 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1511 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2685 mm |
