2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 7 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (275 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 917 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (373 Nm). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4162 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2247 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 100 L |
