2008 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2010 Subaru Forester

To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,300 cc, 2008 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 379 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester.

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, 2008 Chevrolet Blazer (340 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Blazer 2010 Subaru Forester
Make Chevrolet Subaru
Model Blazer Forester
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4300 cc 2500 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 170 HP
Torque 340 Nm 230 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD AWD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1876 kg 1497 kg
Vehicle Length 3890 mm 4559 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1699 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2616 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 64 L


 

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