1984 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2001 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (175 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Blazer. (91 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 156 kg more than 1984 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, 2001 Land Rover Freelander (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Chevrolet Blazer. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Chevrolet Blazer | 2001 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Blazer | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2560 mm |
