2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 1968 Holden Brougham
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (292 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1968 Holden Brougham. (182 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Brougham.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1968 Holden Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 1968 Holden Brougham | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Brougham |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2830 mm |
