1989 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1970 Steyr Haflinger

To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Steyr Haflinger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Steyr Haflinger would be higher. At 5,009 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Blazer (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1970 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1970 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1970 Steyr Haflinger. 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, 1989 Chevrolet Blazer (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Steyr Haflinger. (46 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Steyr Haflinger. 1989 Chevrolet Blazer has automatic transmission and 1970 Steyr Haflinger has manual transmission. 1970 Steyr Haflinger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Chevrolet Blazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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