1983 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1983 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 1983 Chevrolet Blazer and 1983 Suzuki Jimny were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Chevrolet Blazer (81 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1983 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1983 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 705 kg more than 1983 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 Chevrolet Blazer (146 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Chevrolet Blazer | 1983 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Blazer | Jimny |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 539 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 26 HP |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2040 mm |
