1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 12 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 4,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (164 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Blazer | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2460 mm |
