1991 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Blazer (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
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, 1991 Chevrolet Blazer (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Blazer | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Blazer | Defender |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2370 mm |
