1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1976 Fiat 131
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 131 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 23 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 131. (137 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 920 kg more than 1976 Fiat 131. 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 131. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 1976 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Blazer | 131 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2500 mm |
