1988 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2007 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Terracan 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, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 278 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer.
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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Terracan. (345 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Blazer | 2007 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Blazer | Terracan |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5010 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 2162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
