2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer would be higher. At 4,155 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 47 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (373 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | TrailBlazer | Discovery |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4155 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 269 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2153 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 93 L |