1987 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2001 Subaru WX 01
To start off, 2001 Subaru WX 01 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Subaru WX 01 (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1987 Chevrolet Blazer. (156 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Subaru WX 01 should accelerate faster than 1987 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 330 kg more than 2001 Subaru WX 01.
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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru WX 01. (294 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru WX 01.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Blazer | 2001 Subaru WX 01 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Blazer | WX 01 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
