1997 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1997 Rover 400
To start off, both 1997 Chevrolet Blazer and 1997 Rover 400 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Blazer (197 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1997 Rover 400. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1997 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 725 kg more than 1997 Rover 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Rover 400. 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 Chevrolet Blazer (349 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Rover 400. (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Blazer | 1997 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rover |
| Model | Blazer | 400 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1390 mm |
