2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (292 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 560 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 96 L |
