1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1975 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 4,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Stratos (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 935 kg more than 1975 Lancia Stratos.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 1975 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Blazer | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2190 mm |
