1984 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 29 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Blazer. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 46 kg more than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 1984 Chevrolet Blazer (365 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. 1984 Chevrolet Blazer has automatic transmission and 2013 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2013 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Chevrolet Blazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Chevrolet Blazer | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Blazer | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 233 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5286 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1775 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3246 mm |