2007 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 1998 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 445 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Blazer.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Equinox | 1998 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Equinox | Blazer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3425 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2730 mm |
