2004 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1999 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Volkswagen Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Volkswagen Bora would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Bora (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 294 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Bora.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Bora. (275 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | 1999 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Blazer | Bora |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
