2005 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2005 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Blazer and 2005 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Maxima (265 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 2 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, 2005 Nissan Maxima (346 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | 2005 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Blazer | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |
