1997 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1997 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 1997 Chevrolet Blazer and 1997 Dodge Dakota 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 Chevrolet Blazer (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1997 Dodge Dakota. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1997 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 385 kg more than 1997 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Dodge Dakota. (196 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Blazer | 1997 Dodge Dakota | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Blazer | Dakota |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4296 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2850 mm |