1981 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (360 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1981 Chevrolet Blazer. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1981 Chevrolet Blazer.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (850 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 565 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Chevrolet Blazer. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Chevrolet Blazer | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Blazer | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 850 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
