2003 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2009 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2009 Dodge Ram is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 6,690 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (350 HP @ 3013 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 438 kg more than 2009 Dodge Ram.
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, 2009 Dodge Ram (827 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Blazer | 2009 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Blazer | Ram |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 6690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3013 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 827 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3580 mm |
