2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2006 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2006 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,964 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (395 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2006 Ford Expedition. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1778 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 (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Expedition. (496 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2006 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | TrailBlazer | Expedition |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5964 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 496 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 106 L |