2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 4,157 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (269 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 580 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (373 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Colorado | TrailBlazer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2768 cc | 4157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 2153 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 71 L |
