Chevrolet Impala 2013 vs Chevrolet Blazer 1998
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 233 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Chevrolet Impala engine produces 70 HP more power than Chevrolet Blazer, whereas torque is 53 NM more than Chevrolet Blazer. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | no data | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Chevrolet Impala) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Chevrolet Blazer) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.11 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 2.09 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.65 m | |
| Chevrolet Impala is 51 cm longer than the Chevrolet Blazer, 24 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Impala is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 532 litres | 1903 litres | |
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Chevrolet Blazer has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Impala has 1371 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Blazer. This could mean that the Chevrolet Impala uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 3000 | |
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