1975 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2012 Toyota Hilux is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Hilux (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1975 Chevrolet Blazer. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1975 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 190 kg more than 2012 Toyota Hilux.
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, 1975 Chevrolet Blazer (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Hilux. 1975 Chevrolet Blazer has automatic transmission and 2012 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 2012 Toyota Hilux will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Chevrolet Blazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chevrolet Blazer | 2012 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Blazer | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3090 mm |
