2005 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2006 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2006 Jeep Commander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 5,653 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Commander (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (191 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Commander weights approximately 671 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Jeep Commander (500 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm). This means 2006 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | 2006 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
| Model | Blazer | Commander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 5653 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 15.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 78 L |
