1990 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 5,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Blazer. (209 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 315 kg more than 2007 BMW 525.
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, 1990 Chevrolet Blazer (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Blazer | 2007 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Blazer | 525 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5010 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2890 mm |
