1997 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1997 Opel Omega
To start off, both 1997 Chevrolet Blazer and 1997 Opel Omega 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 46 more horse power than 1997 Opel Omega. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1997 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 485 kg more than 1997 Opel Omega. 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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Opel Omega. (178 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Blazer | 1997 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Blazer | Omega |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |
