1985 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1981 Lada Niva
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lada Niva would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Blazer (156 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1981 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1981 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 688 kg more than 1981 Lada Niva. 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, 1985 Chevrolet Blazer (313 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lada Niva. 1985 Chevrolet Blazer has automatic transmission and 1981 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1981 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Chevrolet Blazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Chevrolet Blazer | 1981 Lada Niva | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lada |
Model | Blazer | Niva |
Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1452 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 | 313 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2210 mm |