1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2010 Kia Optima
To start off, 2010 Kia Optima is newer by 14 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, 2010 Kia Optima (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Optima should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 483 kg more than 2010 Kia Optima.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Optima. (229 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Optima.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 2010 Kia Optima | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Blazer | Optima |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1432 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
