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 4,157 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (269 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 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 207 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 (374 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 123 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 | 2768 cc | 4157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 102 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 2153 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 71 L |