2005 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2008 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2008 Nissan Navara is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Navara weights approximately 270 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Nissan Navara (403 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm). This means 2008 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | 2008 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Blazer | Navara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
