1988 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2007 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2007 Honda Odyssey is newer by 19 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, 2007 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 466 kg more than 2007 Honda Odyssey.
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, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Odyssey. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Blazer | 2007 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Blazer | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5010 cc | 3469 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |
