1976 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2005 Toyota Avensis is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Avensis (157 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Blazer. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 119 kg more than 2005 Toyota Avensis.
Because 1976 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 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, 1976 Chevrolet Blazer (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (231 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Blazer | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Blazer | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
