2002 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2000 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Blazer (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Solara. (187 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 190 kg more than 2000 Toyota Solara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Chevrolet Blazer is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Solara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Chevrolet Blazer (340 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Solara. (283 Nm). This means 2002 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Chevrolet Blazer | 2000 Toyota Solara | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Blazer | Solara |
Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 283 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 83.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |