1973 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Blazer (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 890 kg more than 1955 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Chevrolet Blazer (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Blazer | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Wartburg |
| Model | Blazer | 312 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |
