2005 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 528 kg more than 2005 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Blazer | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 4556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 93 L |
