1997 BMW M3 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, both 1997 BMW M3 and 1997 Chevrolet Blazer were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW M3 (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 615 kg more than 1997 BMW M3.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW M3. (236 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW M3 | 1997 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | M3 | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
