1972 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1972 Fiat 128
To start off, both 1972 Chevrolet Blazer and 1972 Fiat 128 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Blazer (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 1034 kg more than 1972 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Chevrolet Blazer (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Blazer | 1972 Fiat 128 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Blazer | 128 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1115 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2240 mm |
