2001 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2001 Opel Corsa

To start off, both 2001 Chevrolet Blazer and 2001 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Blazer (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2001 Opel Corsa. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 920 kg more than 2001 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2001 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Opel Corsa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Corsa. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Corsa.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Chevrolet Blazer 2001 Opel Corsa
Make Chevrolet Opel
Model Blazer Corsa
Year Released 2001 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4294 cc 1389 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 187 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 339 Nm 126 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 77.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.4 mm 73.4 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 980 kg
Vehicle Length 4660 mm 3830 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2500 mm


 

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