1998 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 11 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, 2009 BMW 330 (268 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 370 kg more than 2009 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Blazer | 2009 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Blazer | 330 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6650 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2770 mm |
