1997 Cadillac Seville vs. 1997 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, both 1997 Cadillac Seville 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Cadillac Seville (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. (197 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 100 kg more than 1997 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1997 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Cadillac Seville (408 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. (349 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. 1997 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1997 Chevrolet Blazer has manual transmission. 1997 Chevrolet Blazer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Cadillac Seville | 1997 Chevrolet Blazer | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Seville | Blazer |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |