1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Toyota Corolla is newer by 10 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, 2006 Toyota Corolla (189 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 630 kg more than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Blazer | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
