2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS vs. 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS and 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS (395 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT. (269 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS weights approximately 12 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT. 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, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT. (374 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS | 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | TrailBlazer | TrailBlazer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 2153 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 71 L |
