1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1997 Seat Arosa
To start off, 1997 Seat Arosa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Blazer 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 102 more horse power than 1997 Seat Arosa. (58 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1997 Seat Arosa. 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 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Seat Arosa. (117 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 1997 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Seat |
| Model | Blazer | Arosa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2330 mm |
