2005 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer (191 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1024 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Blazer | Defender |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
