2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (269 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 175 kg more than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
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 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4157 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 85 L |
