2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer would be higher. At 4,157 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 84 kg more 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, 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Defender |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4157 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 75 L |
