1979 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1970 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 4,091 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Blazer (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1970 Mazda Familia. 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 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Blazer | 1970 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Blazer | Familia |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4091 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2200 mm |
