1987 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1948 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Blazer (156 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1948 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1948 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 380 kg more than 1948 Jeep Station Wagon. 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, 1987 Chevrolet Blazer (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Jeep Station Wagon. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Jeep Station Wagon. 1987 Chevrolet Blazer has automatic transmission and 1948 Jeep Station Wagon has manual transmission. 1948 Jeep Station Wagon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Chevrolet Blazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Blazer | 1948 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
| Model | Blazer | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1948 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |
