1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2010 Mazda CX-7
To start off, 2010 Mazda CX-7 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 Mazda CX-7 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 329 kg more than 2010 Mazda CX-7.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda CX-7. (218 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda CX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 2010 Mazda CX-7 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Blazer | CX-7 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1586 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4681 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1646 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2751 mm |
