2004 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2012 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 8 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 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 352 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Aston Martin Rapide (600 Nm) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm). This means 2012 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | 2012 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
| Model | Blazer | Rapide |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 90 L |
