1998 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2007 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 9 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, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 817 kg more than 2007 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Blazer | 2007 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Blazer | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
