1981 Buick Estate vs. 1988 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1981 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 4 kg more than 1981 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Estate | 1988 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Estate | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5010 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1884 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
