1985 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont

To start off, both 1985 Chevrolet Blazer and 1985 Vauxhall Belmont were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 67 more horse power than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 875 kg more than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1985 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1985 Chevrolet Blazer (313 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Chevrolet Blazer 1985 Vauxhall Belmont
Make Chevrolet Vauxhall
Model Blazer Belmont
Year Released 1985 1985
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4300 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 156 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 313 Nm 126 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 85.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.4 mm 69.2 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1840 kg 965 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4230 mm
Vehicle Width 2050 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1870 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2530 mm


 

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