1975 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2005 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2005 Dodge Nitro is newer by 30 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Nitro (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1975 Chevrolet Blazer. (173 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1975 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 15 kg more than 2005 Dodge Nitro.
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, 1975 Chevrolet Blazer (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chevrolet Blazer | 2005 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Blazer | Nitro |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
