1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1953 Porsche 1300
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Porsche 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Porsche 1300 would be higher. At 4,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1953 Porsche 1300. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1953 Porsche 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1953 Porsche 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Porsche 1300. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Porsche 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 1953 Porsche 1300 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Blazer | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2110 mm |
