1990 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Insight (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Blazer. (91 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 154 kg more than 2012 Honda Insight.
Because 1990 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Insight. 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, 1990 Chevrolet Blazer (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Blazer | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Blazer | Insight |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1246 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2550 mm |
