2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2003 Toyota Previa

To start off, both 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2003 Toyota Previa 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 112 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Previa. (157 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 575 kg more than 2003 Toyota Previa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Toyota Previa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Previa. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Previa.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2003 Toyota Previa
Make Chevrolet Toyota
Model TrailBlazer Previa
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type SUV Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4157 cc 2360 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 269 HP 157 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 373 Nm 221 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Vehicle Weight 2100 kg 1525 kg
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1840 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2900 mm


 

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