1988 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 5,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 1174 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. 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, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today. 1988 Chevrolet Blazer has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Today 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 | 1998 Honda Today | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Blazer | Today |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5010 cc | 655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1400 mm |
