2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2004 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Murano would be higher. 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 45 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Murano. (246 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Murano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Murano weights approximately 85 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 (377 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Murano. (323 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Murano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2004 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Murano |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
