2008 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,300 cc, 2008 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 195 kg more than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Blazer | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Blazer | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 3954 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1876 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 180 L |