2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2005 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (494 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (269 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 319 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Ram (691 Nm) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (374 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2005 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | TrailBlazer | Ram |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4157 cc | 8276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 269 HP | 494 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 691 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 101 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2153 kg | 2472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 26.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 98 L |
