1985 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2010 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Blazer. (156 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 806 kg more than 1985 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, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Blazer. (313 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Blazer | 2010 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Blazer | LR4 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2885 mm |
