2001 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 295 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Blazer | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Blazer | 911 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
