2004 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2000 Volvo S70
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volvo S70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volvo S70 would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2000 Volvo S70. (138 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2000 Volvo S70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 182 kg more than 2000 Volvo S70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volvo S70. (220 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volvo S70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | 2000 Volvo S70 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Blazer | S70 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 68 L |
