1975 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1975 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1975 Chevrolet Blazer and 1975 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chevrolet Blazer (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1975 Volkswagen Golf. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1975 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 980 kg more than 1975 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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, 1975 Chevrolet Blazer (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volkswagen Golf. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chevrolet Blazer | 1975 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Blazer | Golf |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
