1988 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2005 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2005 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 5,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (282 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 384 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (441 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. (407 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Blazer | 2005 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Blazer | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5010 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 2268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3040 mm |
