1998 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Blazer 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 58 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 725 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (141 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Blazer | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Blazer | Familia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |
