2004 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2011 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2011 Kia Borrego is newer by 7 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 4,627 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 7 kg more than 2011 Kia Borrego.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Kia Borrego (438 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm). This means 2011 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | 2011 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Blazer | Borrego |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4627 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 337 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 78 L |
