1991 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1991 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 1991 Chevrolet Blazer and 1991 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Blazer (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1991 Subaru Legacy. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1991 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 200 kg more than 1991 Subaru Legacy. 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, 1991 Chevrolet Blazer (313 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Subaru Legacy. (164 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

1991 Chevrolet Blazer 1991 Subaru Legacy
Make Chevrolet Subaru
Model Blazer Legacy
Year Released 1991 1991
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4300 cc 1992 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 158 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 313 Nm 164 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1450 kg 1250 kg
Vehicle Length 4330 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1600 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2590 mm


 

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