2001 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Blazer. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 144 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 2001 Chevrolet Blazer has manual transmission. 2001 Chevrolet Blazer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Blazer | 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Blazer | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1953 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1814 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3078 mm |
