1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2007 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 11 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, 2007 Toyota RAV4 (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 560 kg more than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 2007 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Blazer | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
