1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1987 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Peugeot 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Peugeot 405 would be higher. At 4,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1987 Peugeot 405. (92 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1987 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 700 kg more than 1987 Peugeot 405. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Peugeot 405. (184 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 1987 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Blazer | 405 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
