2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2004 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2004 Volvo S80 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 108 more horse power than 2004 Volvo S80. (167 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 648 kg more than 2004 Volvo S80. 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 Volvo S80. 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) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo S80. (230 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2004 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volvo |
| Model | TrailBlazer | S80 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1532 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
