2002 Toyota Allion vs. 2003 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Allion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Allion would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Blazer (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Allion. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Allion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 520 kg more than 2002 Toyota Allion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Toyota Allion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Allion 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, 2003 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Allion. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Allion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Allion | 2003 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
| Model | Allion | Blazer |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.5 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
