2002 Oldsmobile Aurora vs. 2002 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, both 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora and 2002 Chevrolet Blazer were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora (247 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 75 kg more than 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora.
Because 2002 Chevrolet Blazer is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. (340 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora | 2002 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Chevrolet |
| Model | Aurora | Blazer |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
