2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2005 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2005 Suzuki Samurai 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 213 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Samurai. (62 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 904 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Samurai. 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 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Samurai. (116 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2005 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Samurai |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2084 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
