1982 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1996 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1996 Subaru Legacy is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. 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 14 more horse power than 1996 Subaru Legacy. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1996 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 486 kg more than 1996 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1982 Chevrolet Blazer (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Subaru Legacy. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Subaru Legacy. 1982 Chevrolet Blazer has automatic transmission and 1996 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1996 Subaru Legacy 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.

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