1994 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2005 Subaru Forester is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1994 Chevrolet Blazer. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1994 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 130 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester.
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, 1994 Chevrolet Blazer (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Blazer | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Blazer | Forester |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2530 mm |
