2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 5 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (275 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 538 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (373 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2718 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 82 L |
