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 4,292 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 @ 5600 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 242 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm). 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 | 4292 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 | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 79 L |
