2005 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2004 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (191 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 1 kg more than 2005 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, 2004 Pontiac GTO (542 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | 2004 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Blazer | GTO |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 5970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
