1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2010 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2010 Kia Sportage 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, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sportage. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 450 kg more than 2010 Kia Sportage. 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 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 2010 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Blazer | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4351 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1694 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2629 mm |
