1997 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1997 Lexus ES
To start off, both 1997 Chevrolet Blazer and 1997 Lexus ES 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 Lexus ES (210 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lexus ES should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 385 kg more than 1997 Lexus ES.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lexus ES. (304 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lexus ES.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Blazer | 1997 Lexus ES | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
| Model | Blazer | ES |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
