1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2001 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2001 Toyota RunX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2001 Toyota RunX. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota RunX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 735 kg more than 2001 Toyota RunX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota RunX. (138 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 2001 Toyota RunX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Blazer | RunX |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
