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 111 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (270 HP @ 5750 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 821 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (373 Nm @ 3500 RPM). 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 | 4157 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2153 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 100 L |
