1998 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 1998 Chevrolet Blazer and 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer (196 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (86 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 370 kg more than 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer (349 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (216 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Blazer | 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
Model | Blazer | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |