2002 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 590 kg more than 1988 Porsche 911.
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, 2002 Chevrolet Blazer (340 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Blazer | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Blazer | 911 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 3162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2270 mm |
