1987 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Blazer (156 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Chevrolet Blazer. (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Chevrolet Blazer. 1987 Chevrolet Blazer has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Chevrolet Blazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Chevrolet Blazer | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Blazer | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |