2007 GMC Acadia vs. 2001 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 2007 GMC Acadia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Acadia (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Blazer. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Blazer.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2007 GMC Acadia (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Acadia | 2001 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | GMC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Acadia | Blazer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3563 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |
