1998 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1996 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Celica would be higher. 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 14 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Celica. (173 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 735 kg more than 1996 Toyota Celica. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Celica. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Blazer | 1996 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Blazer | Celica |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |
