1976 Buick Estate vs. 1997 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 30 kg more than 1976 Buick Estate.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 1997 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Estate | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
