2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (270 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 367 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (431 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (373 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4157 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2153 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 96 L |
