2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2005 Honda NSX

To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2005 Honda NSX were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,162 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (275 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Honda NSX. (240 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 817 kg more than 2005 Honda NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda NSX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (373 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (287 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2005 Honda NSX
Make Chevrolet Honda
Model TrailBlazer NSX
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 4162 cc 2977 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 275 HP 240 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 373 Nm 287 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.1:1 10.0:1
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Number of Seats 7 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2247 kg 1430 kg
Vehicle Length 5280 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1920 mm 1180 mm
Wheelbase Size 3280 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 70 L


 

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