1972 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2005 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2005 Subaru Baja is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Baja (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Blazer. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Baja should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 226 kg more than 2005 Subaru Baja.
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, 1972 Chevrolet Blazer (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Blazer | 2005 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Blazer | Baja |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
