2002 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2011 Lexus LFA
To start off, 2011 Lexus LFA is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,805 cc (10 cylinders), 2011 Lexus LFA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus LFA (552 HP @ 8700 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus LFA should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 320 kg more than 2011 Lexus LFA.
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, 2011 Lexus LFA (480 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. (340 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus LFA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Blazer | 2011 Lexus LFA | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lexus |
| Model | Blazer | LFA |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 4805 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8700 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4505 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2605 mm |
