1989 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1989 Ferrari 208
To start off, both 1989 Chevrolet Blazer and 1989 Ferrari 208 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,009 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Blazer. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 650 kg more than 1989 Ferrari 208.
Because 1989 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ferrari 208. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1989 Chevrolet Blazer (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari 208. (328 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari 208. 1989 Chevrolet Blazer has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Chevrolet Blazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Chevrolet Blazer | 1989 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Blazer | 208 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5009 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |