2005 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2005 Dodge Nitro
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Blazer and 2005 Dodge Nitro were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Nitro (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 293 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | 2005 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Blazer | Nitro |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 91 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
