1999 Honda Z vs. 1999 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, both 1999 Honda Z and 1999 Chevrolet Blazer were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Blazer (196 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1999 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 885 kg more than 1999 Honda Z. 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, 1999 Chevrolet Blazer (349 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Z | 1999 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Z | Blazer |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
