1980 Buick Electra vs. 1990 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Blazer (209 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 190 kg more than 1980 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Chevrolet Blazer (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1990 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Electra | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 5010 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
