1998 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1998 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, both 1998 Chevrolet Blazer and 1998 Suzuki Samurai 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 119 more horse power than 1998 Suzuki Samurai. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1998 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 985 kg more than 1998 Suzuki Samurai. 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 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Suzuki Samurai. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Blazer | 1998 Suzuki Samurai | |
Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
Model | Blazer | Samurai |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2490 mm |