1978 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 34 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1978 Chevrolet Blazer. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1978 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 282 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.
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 Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chevrolet Blazer. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Chevrolet Blazer | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Blazer | Sienna |
Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2082 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1811 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3030 mm |