2002 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2001 Opel Omega
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Omega would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Blazer (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2001 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 66 kg more than 2001 Opel Omega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Blazer | 2001 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Blazer | Omega |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1734 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2840 mm |
