2001 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 9 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, 2001 Chevrolet Blazer (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 240 kg more than 2010 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Blazer | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Blazer | 120 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
