1997 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2002 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 502 kg more than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am. (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Pontiac Grand Am.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Blazer | 2002 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Blazer | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1413 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |
