1975 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1982 Honda Civic

To start off, 1982 Honda Civic is newer by 7 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 74 more horse power than 1982 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1982 Honda Civic. 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 1982 Honda Civic. 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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Civic. 1975 Chevrolet Blazer has automatic transmission and 1982 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1982 Honda Civic 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.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Chevrolet Blazer 1982 Honda Civic
Make Chevrolet Honda
Model Blazer Civic
Year Released 1975 1982
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5010 cc 1335 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 133 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 319 Nm 93 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1880 kg 785 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 3770 mm
Vehicle Width 2050 mm 1590 mm
Vehicle Height 1870 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2330 mm