1984 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1975 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 4,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Blazer (156 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1975 Subaru Leone. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1975 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 985 kg more than 1975 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Subaru Leone. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1984 Chevrolet Blazer (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Subaru Leone. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Subaru Leone. 1984 Chevrolet Blazer has automatic transmission and 1975 Subaru Leone has manual transmission. 1975 Subaru Leone will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Chevrolet Blazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Chevrolet Blazer | 1975 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Blazer | Leone |
Year Released | 1984 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4298 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 91.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 60 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |