2005 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1980 Buick Century
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Century would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer (191 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1980 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 254 kg more than 1980 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Century. (218 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | 1980 Buick Century | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Buick |
| Model | Blazer | Century |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3214 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |
