1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1995 Honda Step Wagon
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Step Wagon 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 37 more horse power than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 465 kg more than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 1995 Honda Step Wagon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Blazer | Step Wagon |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2810 mm |
