2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (275 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 464 kg more than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 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, 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (373 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (312 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 78 L |
