1987 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Toyota Carina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1987 Chevrolet Blazer. (91 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1987 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 240 kg more than 1997 Toyota Carina.
Because 1987 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1987 Chevrolet Blazer (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Carina. (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Blazer | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Blazer | Carina |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2590 mm |
