2005 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 4 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 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 470 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Blazer | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4299 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3240 mm |
