2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2005 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2005 Jeep Wrangler 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 100 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Wrangler. (175 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 512 kg more than 2005 Jeep Wrangler. 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) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Wrangler. (296 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Wrangler.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2005 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4162 cc | 3960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 98.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2084 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |
