1990 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1990 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 1990 Chevrolet Blazer and 1990 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Blazer (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1990 Volkswagen Passat. (157 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1990 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 185 kg more than 1990 Volkswagen Passat. 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, 1990 Chevrolet Blazer (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volkswagen Passat. (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Chevrolet Blazer | 1990 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Blazer | Passat |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2630 mm |