1975 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1988 Mitsubishi Debonair is newer by 13 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mitsubishi Debonair (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1975 Chevrolet Blazer. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 1975 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 400 kg more than 1988 Mitsubishi Debonair.
Because 1975 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Mitsubishi Debonair. 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mitsubishi Debonair. (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mitsubishi Debonair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chevrolet Blazer | 1988 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Blazer | Debonair |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1450 mm |
