2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2006 Honda Pilot

To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2006 Honda Pilot were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,157 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (269 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 1078 kg more than 2006 Honda Pilot. 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 (374 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Pilot.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2006 Honda Pilot
Make Chevrolet Honda
Model TrailBlazer Pilot
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4157 cc 3474 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 269 HP 244 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 374 Nm 328 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 102 mm 93 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2153 kg 1075 kg
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1830 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption 10.7 L/100km 10.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 14 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13 L/100km 12.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 71 L 77 L


 

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