1979 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,091 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chevrolet Blazer (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 828 kg more than 1987 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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, 1979 Chevrolet Blazer (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (101 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Blazer | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Blazer | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1987 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4091 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |
