2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2007 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (269 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 551 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. 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 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (373 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2007 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4156 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2153 kg | 2704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 86 L |
