2008 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1996 Chevrolet Suburban

To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 224 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Blazer.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1996 Chevrolet Suburban (455 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Blazer. 1996 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Blazer has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Blazer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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