1998 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2000 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2000 Toyota Avalon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Avalon (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 234 kg more than 2000 Toyota Avalon.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avalon. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Blazer | 2000 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Blazer | Avalon |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
