1985 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2007 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2007 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (273 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Blazer. (92 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 895 kg more than 1985 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Blazer. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Blazer | 2007 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Blazer | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3010 mm |
