2009 BMW 630 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 2009 BMW 630 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 630 (268 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 192 kg more than 2009 BMW 630.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 630. (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 630 | 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 630 | Blazer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2720 mm |
