1988 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1988 Chevrolet Blazer and 1988 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 911 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. (91 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 170 kg more than 1988 Porsche 911.
Because 1988 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Blazer | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Blazer | 911 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2471 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2280 mm |