2004 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2001 Toyota FXS
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota FXS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota FXS 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 2 more horse power than 2001 Toyota FXS. (188 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota FXS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 506 kg more than 2001 Toyota FXS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota FXS. (280 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota FXS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | 2001 Toyota FXS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Blazer | FXS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2510 mm |
