1998 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2005 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 276 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 Camaro (468 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Camaro | 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Camaro | Blazer |
Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 4299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 190 HP |
Torque | 468 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2720 mm |