1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2002 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2002 SsangYong Korando is newer by 6 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, 2002 SsangYong Korando (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 50 kg more than 2002 SsangYong Korando.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 SsangYong Korando. (318 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 2002 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
| Model | Blazer | Korando |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2490 mm |
