2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Colorado and 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (176 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 672 kg more than 2006 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 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Colorado | TrailBlazer |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2770 cc | 4163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1078 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 83 L |