2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 3 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 4,162 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 197 kg more than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4162 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2247 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 180 L |
