1975 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1979 Volvo 66

To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 5,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chevrolet Blazer (133 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66.

Because 1975 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Volvo 66. 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 (319 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66. 1975 Chevrolet Blazer has automatic transmission and 1979 Volvo 66 has manual transmission. 1979 Volvo 66 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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