1975 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1975 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chevrolet Blazer (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 100 kg more than 1959 Land Rover 109. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1975 Chevrolet Blazer (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109. 1975 Chevrolet Blazer has automatic transmission and 1959 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Chevrolet Blazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chevrolet Blazer | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Blazer | 109 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |
