2004 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1998 Citroen Saxo
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Citroen Saxo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Citroen Saxo would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1998 Citroen Saxo. (58 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 794 kg more than 1998 Citroen Saxo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Saxo. (93 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Saxo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | 1998 Citroen Saxo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Blazer | Saxo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 45 L |
