1997 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1997 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1997 Chevrolet Blazer and 1997 Pontiac Firebird 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 Pontiac Firebird (198 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 375 kg more than 1997 Pontiac Firebird.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Pontiac Firebird. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Pontiac Firebird.
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1997 Chevrolet Blazer | 1997 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
Model | Blazer | Firebird |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4296 cc | 3785 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |