1982 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1979 GMC Jimmy
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 GMC Jimmy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 GMC Jimmy would be higher. Both 1982 Chevrolet Blazer and 1979 GMC Jimmy are equipped with a 4,093 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1979 GMC Jimmy (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Blazer. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 6 kg more than 1979 GMC Jimmy.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, both vehicles can yield 285 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1982 Chevrolet Blazer | 1979 GMC Jimmy | |
Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
Model | Blazer | Jimmy |
Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |