2005 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2005 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Blazer and 2005 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer (191 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Volvo V70. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 37 kg more than 2005 Volvo V70. 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 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo V70. (330 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | 2005 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | Blazer | V70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
