1989 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1989 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 1989 Chevrolet Blazer and 1989 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 106 more horse power than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1989 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 740 kg more than 1989 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Subaru Legacy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1989 Chevrolet Blazer (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (145 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Chevrolet Blazer | 1989 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Blazer | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5009 cc | 1820 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |
