2004 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Carina. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 726 kg more than 1988 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Blazer | Carina |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2530 mm |
