1975 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1975 Volvo 264

To start off, both 1975 Chevrolet Blazer and 1975 Volvo 264 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chevrolet Blazer (173 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 264. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 264. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 430 kg more than 1975 Volvo 264. 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 Volvo 264. 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 (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 264. (203 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 264. 1975 Chevrolet Blazer has automatic transmission and 1975 Volvo 264 has manual transmission. 1975 Volvo 264 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Chevrolet Blazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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