1988 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Celica. (120 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 350 kg more than 1985 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Toyota Celica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Blazer | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Blazer | Celica |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |
