1998 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 215 kg more than 1959 Land Rover 109. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Blazer | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Blazer | 109 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
