1992 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2008 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2008 GMC Canyon is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Canyon (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1992 Chevrolet Blazer. (159 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 1992 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Canyon weights approximately 611 kg more than 1992 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Blazer (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Canyon. (259 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Blazer | 2008 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Blazer | Canyon |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2830 mm |
