1982 Austin Ambassador vs. 1982 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, both 1982 Austin Ambassador and 1982 Chevrolet Blazer were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Blazer (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1982 Austin Ambassador. (83 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 631 kg more than 1982 Austin Ambassador. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Austin Ambassador. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 1982 Chevrolet Blazer (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Ambassador. (131 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Ambassador. 1982 Chevrolet Blazer has automatic transmission and 1982 Austin Ambassador has manual transmission. 1982 Austin Ambassador will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Chevrolet Blazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Austin Ambassador | 1982 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Austin | Chevrolet |
| Model | Ambassador | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |
