1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 602 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Blazer | Civic |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2649 mm |
