2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2005 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2005 Nissan Maxima 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 Nissan Maxima (276 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (270 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 575 kg more than 2005 Nissan Maxima.
Because 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Maxima. 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Maxima. (346 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Maxima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2005 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4157 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2153 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 76 L |
