1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1994 Peugeot 306
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Peugeot 306. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Peugeot 306 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 37 more horse power than 1994 Peugeot 306. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1994 Peugeot 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 701 kg more than 1994 Peugeot 306. 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Peugeot 306. (176 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Peugeot 306.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 1994 Peugeot 306 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Blazer | 306 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
