2004 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2009 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2009 Nissan Sentra 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, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Sentra. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 196 kg more than 2009 Nissan Sentra. 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Sentra. (233 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | 2009 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Blazer | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 55 L |
