2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2005 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2005 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,157 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (270 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2005 Honda CR-V. (153 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 733 kg more than 2005 Honda CR-V. 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, 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (373 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2005 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | TrailBlazer | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4157 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 11 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2153 kg | 1420 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 58 L |
