1973 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Blazer 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 13 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 140 kg more than 1973 Chevrolet Blazer.
Because 1973 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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, 1973 Chevrolet Blazer (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Blazer | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Blazer | Civic |
Year Released | 1973 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |