1988 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 25 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 49 kg more than 2013 Toyota Venza.
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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Venza. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Blazer | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Blazer | Venza |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5010 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2775 mm |
