2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2005 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2005 Jeep Cherokee were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (275 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. (147 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 301 kg more than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (373 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Cherokee. (360 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2005 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 147 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 1864 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
