1979 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2001 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2001 Toyota Avalon is newer by 22 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Avalon (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Blazer. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 119 kg more than 2001 Toyota Avalon.
Because 1979 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Avalon. 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, 2001 Toyota Avalon (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chevrolet Blazer. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Blazer | 2001 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Blazer | Avalon |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
