1984 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Blazer (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 706 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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 2005 Honda Civic. 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 (365 Nm) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 1984 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Chevrolet Blazer | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Blazer | Civic |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1174 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
