1972 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Blazer. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 100 kg more than 2012 Toyota Venza.
Because 1972 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Venza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Toyota Venza (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Blazer. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Blazer | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Blazer | Venza |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1706 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4801 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2776 mm |