1984 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1984 Ferrari 208
To start off, both 1984 Chevrolet Blazer and 1984 Ferrari 208 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Blazer. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 595 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 208.
Because 1984 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ferrari 208. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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, 1984 Chevrolet Blazer (365 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 208. (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 208. 1984 Chevrolet Blazer has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Chevrolet Blazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Chevrolet Blazer | 1984 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Blazer | 208 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |