1987 Cadillac Seville vs. 1975 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 1987 Cadillac Seville is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Cadillac Seville (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1975 Chevrolet Blazer. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1975 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 280 kg more than 1987 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1975 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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, 1987 Cadillac Seville (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chevrolet Blazer. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1987 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Cadillac Seville | 1975 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Seville | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
