1977 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2012 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2012 Toyota Camry is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Camry (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1977 Chevrolet Blazer. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1977 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 330 kg more than 2012 Toyota Camry.
Because 1977 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 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, 1977 Chevrolet Blazer (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Camry. (230 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chevrolet Blazer | 2012 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Blazer | Camry |
Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2776 mm |