2004 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2005 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Astro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Astro would be higher. Both 2004 Chevrolet Astro and 2005 Chevrolet Blazer are equipped with a 4,294 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer (191 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 266 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer.
Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 339 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Astro | 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Astro | Blazer |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |
