1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, both 1996 Chevrolet Blazer and 1996 Porsche 993 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (283 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 495 kg more than 1996 Porsche 993.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 993. (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Blazer | 993 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2280 mm |
