2005 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1958 Morris Isis
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Isis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Isis would be higher. At 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1958 Morris Isis. (85 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Isis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 485 kg more than 1958 Morris Isis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Isis. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Isis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | 1958 Morris Isis | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Morris |
| Model | Blazer | Isis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4299 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2470 mm |
