1978 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser (260 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Blazer. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 50 kg more than 1978 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chevrolet Blazer. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Blazer | 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Blazer | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |
