2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2002 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,157 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (269 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 133 kg more than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (373 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2002 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4157 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2153 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2550 mm |
