1981 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2007 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 6,207 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota RAV4 (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1981 Chevrolet Blazer. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 590 kg more than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1981 Chevrolet Blazer (326 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Chevrolet Blazer | 2007 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Blazer | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6207 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
