2005 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2011 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2011 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 6 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, 2011 Jeep Wrangler (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (191 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 176 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 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jeep Wrangler. (321 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jeep Wrangler.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | 2011 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
| Model | Blazer | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4404 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1798 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |
