1979 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Blazer (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 840 kg more than 1955 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Chevrolet Blazer (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Blazer | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Wartburg |
| Model | Blazer | 312 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |
