2008 Acura MDX vs. 1983 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 2008 Acura MDX is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 5,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1983 Chevrolet Blazer. (163 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 1983 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 430 kg more than 2008 Acura MDX.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2008 Acura MDX (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Chevrolet Blazer. (326 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura MDX | 1983 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | MDX | Blazer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1983 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 5010 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
