2003 BMW 325 vs. 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
To start off, both 2003 BMW 325 and 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,157 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (269 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2003 BMW 325. (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 620 kg more than 2003 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 325. 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer has automatic transmission and 2003 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2003 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 BMW 325 | 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 325 | TrailBlazer |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 71 L |