2005 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 7 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, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (191 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour weights approximately 79 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, 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | 2012 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Blazer | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1763 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
