1998 BMW 318 vs. 1998 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, both 1998 BMW 318 and 1998 Chevrolet Blazer were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 600 kg more than 1998 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 318 | 1998 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 318 | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1893 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
