1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1988 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 5 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 96 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer.
Because 1988 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. 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, both vehicles can yield 407 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1988 Chevrolet Blazer | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Fleetwood | Blazer |
Year Released | 1993 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5010 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 98.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 82.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1884 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2710 mm |