1975 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 237 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Chevrolet Blazer (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 1975 Chevrolet Blazer has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Blazer | Defender |
Year Released | 1975 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2495 cc |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 393 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3230 mm |