1990 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Blazer. (209 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 440 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette.

Because 1990 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chevrolet Blazer. (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chevrolet Blazer. 1990 Chevrolet Blazer has automatic transmission and 1965 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Chevrolet Blazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1990 Chevrolet Blazer 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Blazer Corvette
Year Released 1990 1965
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5010 cc 5354 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 209 HP 301 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 488 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 98.4 mm 101.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.5 mm 82.6 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1880 kg 1440 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 2050 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1870 mm 1260 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2500 mm