2006 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Impala 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 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Impala (304 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (269 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Because 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Impala. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will offer significantly more control. 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 Impala (438 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (374 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Impala | 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Impala | TrailBlazer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 4157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 304 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 438 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 71 L |
