2000 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1998 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 475 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban (502 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Suburban | 1998 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Suburban | Blazer |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2730 mm |
