1998 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1998 Jaguar XKR
To start off, both 1998 Chevrolet Blazer and 1998 Jaguar XKR 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 Jaguar XKR (370 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 193 kg more than 1998 Jaguar XKR.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Jaguar XKR (541 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Blazer | 1998 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Blazer | XKR |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 541 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |
