2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 7 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 4,162 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (275 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 461 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) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Defender |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4162 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2247 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 75 L |
