1981 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1982 Holden Camira
To start off, 1982 Holden Camira is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 6,207 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Chevrolet Blazer (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1982 Holden Camira. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Camira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 905 kg more than 1982 Holden Camira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Holden Camira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1981 Chevrolet Blazer (326 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Holden Camira. (125 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Holden Camira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Chevrolet Blazer | 1982 Holden Camira | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Blazer | Camira |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6207 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
