1984 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2005 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2005 Toyota Avalon is newer by 21 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 4,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Avalon (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Blazer. (156 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 159 kg more than 2005 Toyota Avalon.
Because 1984 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Avalon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1984 Chevrolet Blazer (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Avalon. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Chevrolet Blazer | 2005 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Blazer | Avalon |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4298 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 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 |
