1973 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Blazer (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 436 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Chevrolet Blazer (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 1973 Chevrolet Blazer has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Chevrolet Blazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Blazer | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Blazer | Defender |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 2286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3230 mm |
