1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1994 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Subaru Legacy 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 46 more horse power than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1994 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 565 kg more than 1994 Subaru Legacy. 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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Subaru Legacy. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 1994 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Blazer | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
