2004 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2002 BMW Z8
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW Z8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW Z8 would be higher. At 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 BMW Z8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 221 kg more than 2002 BMW Z8.
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 BMW Z8 (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 BMW Z8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | 2002 BMW Z8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Blazer | Z8 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 4939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2580 mm |
