1986 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1986 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Blazer (156 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Chevrolet Blazer (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic. 1986 Chevrolet Blazer has automatic transmission and 1984 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1984 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Chevrolet Blazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Chevrolet Blazer | 1984 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Blazer | Civic |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2210 mm |
