2004 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2012 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2012 Nissan Armada 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Armada weights approximately 744 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 Nissan Armada (521 Nm) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | 2012 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Blazer | Armada |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 2382 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3129 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 | 106 L |
