1976 Buick Estate vs. 1975 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 1976 Buick Estate is newer by 1 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1975 Chevrolet Blazer. (133 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1975 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 4 kg more than 1975 Chevrolet Blazer. 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 1976 Buick Estate. 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, 1976 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chevrolet Blazer. (319 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 1975 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Estate | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5010 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
