1988 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, both 1988 Chevrolet Blazer and 1988 Toyota Supra were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (267 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 859 kg more than 1988 Toyota Supra.
Because 1988 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Toyota Supra. 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 Chevrolet Blazer (407 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Supra. (358 Nm). This means 1988 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Supra. 1988 Chevrolet Blazer has automatic transmission and 1988 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1988 Toyota Supra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Chevrolet Blazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Blazer | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Blazer | Supra |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5010 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2600 mm |
