1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2013 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2013 Honda CR-V is newer by 17 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, 2013 Honda CR-V (182 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 389 kg more than 2013 Honda CR-V.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda CR-V. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 2013 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Blazer | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1526 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1644 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |
