2004 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 1981 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 23 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 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 496 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Pathfinder (372 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. (142 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Blizzard.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Pathfinder | 1981 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Pathfinder | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1756 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2030 mm |
