1983 Fiat Panda vs. 1983 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, both 1983 Fiat Panda and 1983 Chevrolet Blazer were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,835 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Chevrolet Blazer (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1983 Fiat Panda. (34 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 756 kg more than 1983 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Fiat Panda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 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, 1983 Chevrolet Blazer (197 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat Panda. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat Panda | 1983 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Fiat | Chevrolet |
| Model | Panda | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 2835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2560 mm |
