2008 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Blazer 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. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 832 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Blazer.
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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Blazer | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Blazer | Freelander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2179 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1876 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |