1979 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2007 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,091 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Blazer. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1979 Chevrolet Blazer. 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chevrolet Blazer. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Blazer | 2007 Land Rover LR3 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Blazer | LR3 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4091 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2890 mm |