2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2002 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Express is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,800 cc, 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 722 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Express.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. (340 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Express | 2002 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Express | Blazer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 4300 cc |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2720 mm |
