1979 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,091 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Crosstour (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Blazer. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Crosstour weights approximately 15 kg more than 1979 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Honda Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chevrolet Blazer. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Blazer | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Blazer | Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4091 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1898 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2797 mm |
