2004 Acura TL vs. 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
To start off, both 2004 Acura TL and 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,157 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (269 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Acura TL. (267 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2004 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 588 kg more than 2004 Acura TL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Acura TL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura TL. (323 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura TL. 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer has automatic transmission and 2004 Acura TL has manual transmission. 2004 Acura TL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura TL | 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | TL | TrailBlazer |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 2166 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 71 L |
