1991 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 21 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1991 Chevrolet Blazer. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1991 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1054 kg more than 1991 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Chevrolet Blazer. (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Chevrolet Blazer. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 1991 Chevrolet Blazer has manual transmission. 1991 Chevrolet Blazer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Blazer | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Blazer | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2891 mm |
