2005 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2013 Kia RIO
To start off, 2013 Kia RIO is newer by 8 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 (191 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2013 Kia RIO. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia RIO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 555 kg more than 2013 Kia RIO. 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia RIO. (167 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia RIO.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | 2013 Kia RIO | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Blazer | RIO |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4045 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 43 L |
