1998 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1998 Chrysler Viper
To start off, both 1998 Chevrolet Blazer and 1998 Chrysler Viper were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1998 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 325 kg more than 1998 Chrysler Viper.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Chrysler Viper (621 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Blazer | 1998 Chrysler Viper | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Blazer | Viper |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 7986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 621 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
