1985 Buick Wildcat vs. 1976 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 1985 Buick Wildcat is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Wildcat (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Blazer. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 480 kg more than 1985 Buick Wildcat.
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, 1985 Buick Wildcat (551 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chevrolet Blazer. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Wildcat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Wildcat | 1976 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Wildcat | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |
