1998 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2000 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 2000 Suzuki Vitara 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer (196 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. (79 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 855 kg more than 2000 Suzuki 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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Suzuki Vitara. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Blazer | 2000 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Blazer | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
