1975 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1989 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 14 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, 1989 Chevrolet Blazer (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1975 Chevrolet Blazer. (133 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1975 Chevrolet Blazer.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1989 Chevrolet Blazer (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chevrolet Blazer. (319 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chevrolet Blazer | 1989 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Blazer | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5010 cc | 5009 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
