1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2003 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,553 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 160 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 2003 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Blazer | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 4553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2550 mm |
