2004 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sorento (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 222 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (307 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Blazer | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 1986 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 80 L |
