1994 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2010 Kia Carens
To start off, 2010 Kia Carens is newer by 16 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, 1994 Chevrolet Blazer (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2010 Kia Carens. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Carens weights approximately 101 kg more than 1994 Chevrolet Blazer.
Because 1994 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Carens. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Carens. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Blazer | 2010 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Blazer | Carens |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
