1984 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Blazer (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 745 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Chevrolet Blazer (365 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Chevrolet Blazer | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Blazer | Carina |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |
