1990 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 5,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 320 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Chevrolet Blazer (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Chevrolet Blazer | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Blazer | Discovery |
Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5010 cc | 2495 cc |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 407 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2550 mm |