2004 Acura TL vs. 2004 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, both 2004 Acura TL and 2004 Chevrolet Blazer were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura TL (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 185 kg more than 2004 Acura TL.
Because 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura TL. (324 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura TL.
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2004 Acura TL | 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | |
Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
Model | TL | Blazer |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 339 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1579 kg | 1764 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 71 L |