1976 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2000 Chevrolet Venture
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Venture (182 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Blazer. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 125 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Venture.
Because 1976 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Chevrolet Venture. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 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, 2000 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chevrolet Blazer. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Blazer | 2000 Chevrolet Venture | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Blazer | Venture |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 3354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
