2005 Acura RL vs. 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura RL would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Acura RL. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Acura RL weights approximately 499 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Because 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Acura RL. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (536 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura RL. (353 Nm). This means 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura RL | 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | RL | TrailBlazer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 83 L |
