2002 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2002 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2002 Chevrolet Blazer and 2002 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volvo V70 (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 160 kg more than 2002 Volvo V70.
Because 2002 Volvo V70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Volvo V70 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, 2002 Chevrolet Blazer (340 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volvo V70. (291 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Blazer | 2002 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Blazer | V70 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
