1992 BMW 540 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 540 would be higher. At 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 79 kg more than 1992 BMW 540.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 540 | 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 540 | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 4299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1721 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
