2012 Toyota Highlander vs. 2002 Chevrolet Blazer
To start off, 2012 Toyota Highlander is newer by 10 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Blazer (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Highlander. (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 10 kg more than 2012 Toyota Highlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Chevrolet Blazer is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Highlander, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Chevrolet Blazer (340 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Highlander. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Highlander | 2002 Chevrolet Blazer | |
| Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
| Model | Highlander | Blazer |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2700 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4785 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2720 mm |
