2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 512 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.
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, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | TrailBlazer | 911 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 445 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 64 L |
